Ok, first off, this isnt to discuss the legitemcity of a war in Iraq

its to discuss where we go from here
and offer opinion and strategies

So, Mr Bush is sending 21000 more troops in to curb violence in Baghdad

Im not sure if thats the right manevoure at this stage

Im not suggesting he pull out immediately as, you know, theres a practical civil war going on there
but what should he do?
I mean, even the pro-war people accept that mistakes (big ones) have been made.
the question is: how to get out as quick as possible, leaving the country in a stable condition

is more troops a step in a backwards direction?

Imran