British troops leave Basra

[Scoop 0]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/UK_troops_finally_leave_Basra/articleshow/2335665.cms



The withdrawal is seen as a highly symbolic moment, marking the end of Britain's physical military presence in any Iraqi city and effectively leaving America's 162,000-strong forces to carry on operations in the violence-wracked country

[Gawain 0]

I wish them well.

This is an interesting read on the matter:
http://www.gulfinthemedia.com/index.php?m=afp&id=116056&lang=en&PHPSESSID=0de80332466c202625a0a979331b67e8

While I won't call it the way some are noted in that article, what I think is going to be worth noting is how the region handles the draw down. If they keep their sh*t together...then again, Iran certainly has no interest in that.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!