Quote Originally Posted by SteveMetz View Post
In Somalia we didn't even get the three years because it was sold as peacekeeping rather than counterinsurgency.
Ad guy begs to differ. I believe that the image of the US soldier being dragged through the street had far more effect than any definition. (I was going to post the picture to illustrate my point, but having seen it again, I decided against it.) Anyone who doubts the emotional impact of that image, can Google it.

The reason we got so much time in Iraq has to do with Bushes stubbornness - or resolute leadership if you prefer - Kerry's wishywashiness and the spin doctors' brilliant use of the term "flip flopper." The strength of the Republican brand didn't hurt either.