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| Iraq - Vietnam Quagmire With the first anniversary upon us, the U.S. occupation of Iraq appears similar to the Vietnam quagmire: • We attacked another country that wasn't a threat to us. • It has all the appearances of imperialism and reckless warmongering by war hawks. • It has stoked Iraqi nationalism against an unwanted military occupation force, causing U.S. soldiers and allies to be under attack on a daily basis. • Our government is painting a rosy picture when the overall conditions have worsened for average Iraqis. • We have a poor knowledge of Iraq's culture and undertake actions that are not winning hearts and minds in that country. Todd L. Erickson, Minneapolis.
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