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    Default The Mayor of Ar Rutbah

    The SWJ almost "got" this article for our Oct. edition - that said it had already been submitted to Foreign Policy and we were waiting to see if they published this most excellent work by Major Jim Gavrilis (USA) - so here it is and enjoy!

    The Mayor of Ar Rutbah...

    "Amid the chaos in Iraq, one company of U.S. Special Forces achieved what others have not: a functioning democracy. How? By relying on common sense, the trust of Iraqis, and recollections from Political Science 101. Now, their commander reveals the gritty reality about nation-building in Iraq, from the ground up..."

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    Default Great Article!

    It is simply amazing what Soldiers trained to think can do when they are given a mission and left alone long enough to get the job done.

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    Default Key Quote!

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Odom
    It is simply amazing what Soldiers trained to think can do...
    That says it all - trained to think and make timely decisons - not simply react...

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