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Old 06-16-2008
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Re: Surprising ratio of losses in Iraq

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Originally Posted by Multicolor View Post
The insurgency's overwhelming public support can't be the explanation, since no insurgency ever is able to wage such a sustained resistance against a regular army without enjoying a considerable public support.

Wrong. Insurgencies don't need overwhelming public support. The just need the public to remain neutral and not turn them in.
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