re: #97 karmic_inquisitor

You are right - the entire psychology changes. No point in taking risks. Just hunker down and watch the clock.

Exactly, when there is no goal, risking you life is pointless.
If Obama is really going to do this , I would prefer he do it sooner rather than later. As we draw down , the remaining troops will be badly outnumbered. BHO has to be ready for the blowback , if Iraq turns into a blood bath.