Some say that both sides of the current Iraq debate want to leave Iraq, it's just a matter of when and how. McCain is calling even that potential point of agreement into doubt. First, he talked about staying in Iraq (peacefully) for 100 years. Now he says the date of withdrawal is "not too important".
I know he assumes a presence without casualties, but if he thinks we can stay there long-term without violence and resentment, I think he fundamentally misunderstands the situation.
I think it is possible that violence would be reduced by withdrawal because it would legitimize the Iraqi government and make Iraqis' own countrymen the face of government and security.
If we're waiting to withdraw when Iraq looks like Germany, we'll be there for closer to 1000 years than 100 years.
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I think the more appropriate country to compare Iraq with is Japan. They were one of most tyrannical governments in history and now they are a free, democratic society. They are also one of our biggest allies now.
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