Looks like the war in Iraq is over. And we lost. Hang it up and go home, guys.
We’re now stooping to the level of the Israelis by bulldozing the family homes of suspects in the Blackhawk helicopter downings. Nevermind that these are only suspects and we haven’t made our case. Nevermind that the CIA has repeatedly warned that such tactics could only backfire. Someone, somewhere, thought it was a good idea.
What a way to win the trust of the populace. What a way to show we’re making Iraq better. Does anyone in charge of our military understand that these people lived under Saddam’s autocratic rule for decades, and as such, they don’t scare easily?
Leveling homes has worked wonderfully for Israel in Palestine. Now we’re building our own Palestine in Iraq. Don’t think Iraqis don’t see the similarities. This kind of treatment is a surefire way to get those Iraqis who were indifferent to American occupation to take sides. Against us.
We’re officially screwed.