If the USA perseveres in Iraq and manages to help stabilize and unify the people of Iraq that would be a giant step forward and shake up the entire muslim world. That's why the stakes are so high regarding what is going on.
If the USA does a Vietnam style withdrawal it would become a giant catastrophe that would change civilization as we know it.
Education and knowledge is the key. It is gradually taking place now. It's not happening fast.
So if you're the type of person who sways with every public opinion poll you wont see any light at the end of the tunnel other than the train bearing down on you.

