I've held the belief that the War in Iraq was a mistake. I am not of belief that there was not a war needed (the people of Iraq were suffering under a tyrant) but it was not wise to engage Iraq at a time when we already in a tough war in Afghanistan. History lesson: the fall of Nazi Germany was due to fighting on too many fronts.
I am not one to doubt the positives that have emerged in Iraq; the people are getting closer to a Democratic society and are living more freely. The war did, however take our eyes off the ball in Afghanistan where the people who want to destroy the US are still thriving. I am of the same opinion of President Obama that Afghanistan is the war of necessity. We must fight to get Al-Qaeda and it's allies out of the region and ensure Pakistan will help us fight the war. As of right now, Pakistan is a facilitator for Al-Qaeda. While not helping them, per se, they do tolerate them. Having them support us even in a minor way will be a major win.
News today also reports of a thawing relationship between the US and North Korea. Talks have been frozen for years and they are one of the few countries that we do not have a diplomatic relationship with. Of course some people will say we don't need a relationship with them but what has ignoring North Korea gotten us in the Bush Administration? Oh, that's right, a more hostile North Korea.
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