Should We Leave Iraq Now?

[RACooper]

Originally posted by Rudey
We have eliminated Saddam and toppled the government. Everything else is charity. We are not in the business of charity.

America should leave Iraq now.

I thought the whole point (now) was spreading freedom and democracy... I don't see the new Iraqi government holding together without US military backing. Government and nation building isn't like hitting the drive through, it's cooking and cleaning up a whole 9 course meal... I think the going average for the 19th and 20th century was about 10-12 years for credible stability.

Besides the forces might as well stay there to "secure" the region - ie. keep an eye on Iran & Syria.