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Originally posted by Dionysus
It is different, you don't have to lose a war (or anything) to lose a lot. The fact that this war is taking longer than we thought and fighting this war is harder than we thought, should give us some insight in future situations not to underestimate our "rivals" and perhaps give us second thoughts before we support such drastic actions.
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Name one person, truly "in the know" that said this would be quick and easy?
Can't do it?
That's right.. because they never said this would be over the same day it started.
In fact they've been saying much the opposite.
People are confusing REAL policy-makers and military folks with talking heads on the 24-hour news channels. There is a difference.