A cost that can’t be estimated is what holds us, pins us down. An unknown can not be combated. There is no more likelihood an AQI base in Iraq with our withdrawal than there was an AQI holdout in Anbar. Once you know them, you don’t love them….

When we leave Iraq, there will not be a vacuum, there will be Iraqis. Their force will be superior to Al’s. Al will not be able to take and hold a stand. think parity of power, but consider that the multiplier in this EQ belongs to the Iraqis. They know the land better than Al. AQI will suffer the same disadvantages our own forces have.

So this unknown cost must mean that we have no idea what the neighbors will do. why don’t we?