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I agree with the first comment and am curious as to how exporting Iraq's brightest minds is best for Iraq or the US? One of the unfortunate results of Hussein's regime was the exodus of the intellectuals and progressives. Would our efforts not be better spent assuring the safety of these individuals IN their homeland so that they can emerge to become leaders of a free Iraq and assumingly with American sympathies?

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As a principled Democrat my issues rank as follows:

Economy
Enviroment
Woman's Right to Choose

Since these are my priorities I have no choice but to vote a Democrat though I identify with most Republican fiscal issues. The Republicans were genius to court the religious conservatives which they did fiercely in the 90's. It worked and they took back the Government on that wave and I thought they would never relinquish that grip especially if they could turn every American into a player of the market by privatizing Social Security. They have since squandered that lead with horrible decisions in Iraq and especially with the enviroment. As much as I hate over regulation, I certainly don't want my grandchildren to breathe filthy air and drink dirty water. If the republican party actually takes on this cause and FOLLOWS through, the pull would be strong for moderate democrats such as myself and this could be their ticket to gaining back the power and voter base they have lost in the last 8 years.

I firmly this is a political decision for political gain but if it works and the future benefits they could very well gain my vote very soon. That's how it's done, one voter at a time.

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