Well, isn't it about time we wrapped it up?
Nope.
We (the military) said in '02 that this was a 10-15 year mission. I was part of the inital logistics planning for OIF, and amongst those folks that actually do this for a living, that was the overwhelming consensus. Invade, Get rid of Saddam, set up a new, friendly government, stabilize* and get out. 10-15 years.
We're actually on the low side of that estimate. God, Congress, and Murphy willing it's looking like we can get it done inthe 10-12 year time frame.
You guys (the civilians) chose not to listen to us in 02. Now leave us alone and let us finish it right, so we don't have to start all over in 2020.
*Stabilize means that the new Iraqi gov lasts at least 5 years after we leave. After that all bets are off.