The withdrawal of Australia is a sad, cowardly stain on the...

The withdrawal of Australia is a sad, cowardly stain on the ANZAC tradition.

Better to have seen the job through, and then 600 Iraqi's could have stayed in their own country and enjoyed the fruits of their labour.

And don't tell me it's nothing to do with Australia. If I was the American's/NATO I would be looking the other way when Indonesia's militants come breathing down your necks.

You left your mates and allies behind, Australia. It's weak, and typifies the "picking the low fruit of the popularity tree" which defines the "no substance" term of the Rudd government. Shame on you, shame.