The NIE clearly depicts a paralyzed Iraqi Government unable to take advantage of the American sacrifice the Surge has provided. Although there have been some security gains from our increased military in Iraq, the overall violence has not materially reduced the numbers of dead and injured. In addition after over 4 years of training the Iraqi Military and Police, still can not operate without our help.
The Report also said that the outlook for the Iraqi Government to be able to deal with the political issues that are causing the sectarian violence will get worse in the next year. The report also said that our withdrawal will most likely increase the level of sectarian fighting.
Thus, our continued occupation and sacrifice is not likely to provide Iraq opportunity to become stable and if we leave fighting will get worse. We can continue the death and injury of American troops while the Iraqi Government becomes even less able to govern or get out and allow the Iraqis to fight it out to control Iraq.
I vote for allowing the Iraqi People to deal with the issue and bring our troops home!