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	Bush's folly

n2sooners

8-4-2009 1:01 AM

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bush, iraq, politics, success

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8-4-2009 1:04 AM

clip-on-tie

People were always comparing Iraq to Vietnam. I forget — did we win in Vietnam?

8-4-2009 5:36 AM

Antara

I am happy for the Iraqi's and pray that the USA (someday, somehow) gets the thanks and respect it deserves for the incredible sacrifice Americans made in order to get here.

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