Why do Iraqi officials say there will be civil war if the US leaves, but then do nothing to reduce the threat

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070709/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_070708232132

Answer 1

It's their way of begging and pleading, without making it look like they are begging.

And trying to deny that there is currently a civil war is like trying to deny the ocean is wet. It's just laughable.

Answer 2

There already is a civil war going on in Iraq.

We are just standing in the crossfire.