# Will the history books say we won or lost the War in Iraq?

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**Created:** [May 6, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-history-books-say-we-won-or-lost-the-war-in-iraq/538504 "2010-05-06T13:23:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 2, 2010, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-history-books-say-we-won-or-lost-the-war-in-iraq/538504/115 "2010-06-02T09:27:09Z")

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> [@Curtis LeMay](#):
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> That’s irrational and ridiculous.

To keep the “debate” focused, can you pick just one? Is my claim especially irrational, or especially ridiculous?

> [@Curtis LeMay](#):
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> Why the Hell do you think I support slavery? Anyways Buchanan was a pathetic weakling who didn’t do anything to say prepare the Union for war and generally sucked up to the South.

I didn’t think you _did_ support slavery, though I do admit to being unclear on your political views. Did you ever answer the abortion question? For that matter, did you Google “yellowcake Plame” like I told you to?

Buchanan was selected as a pro-Southern and tried, however ineptly, to serve Southern interests. Whose interests was Bush serving? Halliburton’s? Most of us now understand that he took one winnable necessary war and “doubled down” to _lose two wars_ … for no discernable reason except his opportunity for a fighter-jet publicity stunt.

> [@California State Issues -- June 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-state-issues-june-2010/540597/34):
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> Also for the [California] ballot (Republican)  
> Secretary of State-Orly TAITZ

Oh, perhaps I should apologize! I didn’t realize you were such a discerning and clear-minded political expert. :dubious:

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