03-27-07, 08:09 PM
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The Old Man 
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Originally Posted by Kazuaki Shimazaki II
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Originally Posted by Yahoshua
When the U.S. leaves Iraq, all hell will break loose. If the Iraqi gov't collapses, we have lost the war. If we leave Iraq now, failure is guaranteed.
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Typical gambler's mentality. I might just win if I continue playing, so even if the odds look unfavorable, I'd still keep putting money on the table and lose it.
By your logic, the Soviet Union should have toughed it out in Afghanistan back in the 80s, because if they leave, failure (defined as propping up their favored government) is guaranteed and they MIGHT just succeed if they continue. |
I had never thought of it from the gambler's win/loss perspective. Very interesting.
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