The US troops may have just seen another example of how they are winning the war in Iraq. It takes some critical thinking, but it is a logical conclusion.
CNN posted an article today where 11 insurgent groups in Iraq are asking for a 2 year timeline for US troops to exit Iraq. If this and a list of other requests are met, they would stop their terrorist activities immediately.
According to the article there are probably two dozen insurgent groups working in Iraq today. It is estimated these 11 insurgent groups account for up to 70% of the insurgent numbers in Iraq.
The insurgents are trying to establish a dialogue with the United States. They are interested in negotiating. Since when do people who cut off heads and kill innocents begin to negotiate? As sinister as these people are, they may have some human qualities about them. I believe they realize they are getting beat.
As financial means are cut-off or dry up, when it seems a nearly daily occurrence when 8, 11, 40 insurgents are killed, it becomes clear if the insurgents are fighting a war of attrition they will lose. American and coalition forces are still lost each week, however based on superior armament and plans, this gorilla warfare is still fairing well for the coalition. Deaths are meaningful, yet minimal relative to any past war.
The insurgency are steadily losing their brass. Zarqawi was yet another example of our troops lethality when hunting terrorist killers.
I support a “no-timeline” war on terrorism in Iraq. When receiving news like the insurgents wanting to talk or negotiate, I support increasing the iron fist. Terrorists may only understand strength. If we consistently respond to their showing of strength or weakness with increased military strength, I believe the terrorists will continue to get the hint the US is not going to leave. The only option for the terrorists will be die or give up.
President Reagan understood “Peace through Strength”. So does our President Bush.
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