..."as soon as it took over and imprisoned them permanently, until the new government was firmly established."
Yeah, and that would have taken into consideration some PLANNING.
And massive amounts of funds. And places to detain and feed them.
And keep them warm, dry and pleasant.
Bush blew his bullhorn and told them get out of Bagdad while we were coming in. Looked good on TV. Even paid some of the Republican Guard to step down.
Don't go there. This whole mess belongs to Bush. Don't second guess him. Let him own it.