Plan for Iraq
The biggest problem I see in Iraq is that even if the military deals with al-qaeda, there’s still the massive problem of sectarian violence. I’m just not sure there’s a good military solution - to some extent, the Shia are determined to wipe out the Sunni. So here’s the plan:
Step 1: Find a predominantly Sunni state in the middle east.
Step 2: Offer them 20% of Iraq’s oil revenues if they will accept all Sunni that wish to leave Iraq. They must agree to spend a certain amount (10%?) on integrating those refugees into their society.
Step 3: Open diplomatic relations with Iran.
Step 4: Make it clear to Iran that they can annex Iraq - under two conditions: 1) Guarantee safe passage to all Sunni refugees that wish to leave. 2) Provide 20% of Iraq’s oil revenues to whomever agrees to accept the Sunnis.
Step 5: Tell Iran that the US will not interfere in the internal politics of Iran/Iraq provided they do not provide a safe haven to terrorists or continue to fund terrorists in other areas.
Step 6: Give Iran a final message - if any terrorists, connected in any way to Iran, attack the United States we will bomb them back to the stone age, using all weapons at our disposal, up to and including nuclear weapons. If they attack any other foreign state we will support the right of that nation(s) to take the same action.
What do you think?
August 17th, 2007 at 8:07 am
I’ve certainly heard a lot worse.
October 16th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
I don’t think it is quite that simple - especially step 6.
It is obvious that any enemy of Iran would then just conduct an attack on the US (or it’s allies), and make sure that the ‘credit’ is given to Iran.
There are way to many holes in this plan.
You’ve got to remember that the people in Iraq would see themselves as Iraqis, whatever their religion.
I’m afraid that given all the mistakes made in the past, the US (and it’s allies) are stuck in Iraq for a long time. It’s hard work putting a country back together - especially when you are starting from scratch on Policing, Health, and Education.