Why then should we continue the war when we have already cought Sadam?
136096
The war was for regime change, it was always for regime change, not to catch Saddam, and not to find WMD. There is not a stable new government in place yet, so it's not time to leave yet: that has been the plan all along.\n\nWe are no longer fighting a war there, we are in a peacekeeping role, yes, against an insurgency. And we are there at the invitation of the Iraqi government, and under a UN mandate, and both the invitation and the mandate get renewed every year. So the whole world pretty much agrees that we should be there, except you :)\n\nThe "we are there for the oil" argument is total BS and always has been. Iraq under Saddam wanted to sell their oil. We were the ones that said "no". If we wanted their oil so much, all we had to do was lift the embargo, which is what France wanted to do. So why don't you accuse France of wanting Iraq's oil? We were the ones who would not let Iraq sell it. \n\n(Please, if you want to make an argument, at least make it consistent with the history)
553144
At this point, just leaving Iraq right now with the situation it's in is a recipe for disaster. If you think it's bad now, just imagine what it'll be like without us. On the other hand, it's more of a catch-22 than anything. If we keep staying in Iraq, insurgents will keep killing soldiers. If we leave, however, everything we've done will be for nothing. The closest thing we can do that would be considered winning in my opinion is to have a functioning government, an army that can hold it's own, and basically get Iraq back on it's feet. After that, then we should leave. If there is *no* way we can win the war without anything like divine intervention, then we might as well leave.
425999
We didn't cause the problem, first of all.\n\nIf we withdraw then we lose the war.  We will be killed by the terrorists after that and look like a bunch of loser wimps.\n\nWe must finish this or be finished.
238526
No way! They're just going to cause more problems. It's like, 'You stab my back so I'll stab yours.' Where does the vicious cycle end? Do they really think that MORE war can bring peace? Retaliation is inevitable. If anything, the world situation's going to get worse.
474617
I am on the side to bring everyone home from Iraq. George Bush has really screwed over the American public with his little power struggle. I want him sent to Iraq to fight his own war He lied to us to get us over there. There are no weapons of mass destruction and he is more guilty of killing people now than Sadam is. Perhaps George Bush should be put on trial now for war crimes to Americans for his lie and Iraq people for all the people that lost their lives just trying to live.
384638
It's one option being looked at. My own view is that the war was a mistake in the first place, but having invaded, we now have a moral responsibility to the people of Iraq to leave them a stable government with a chance at lasting peace. I hate that people are dying there, and wish it could all stop today, but it won't, no matter what we do. And if sending more troops now will give Iraq a better chance of having long term peace, I think we should do it. I don't know what the best answer is, but hopefully if we put the decision making process in the hands of people who are open to ideas rather than political hacks (a la Rumsfeld) we can come up with something.
322414
Your right. You should probably take up arms against the US army to stop them.  I think after everything thats happended you are morally obligated to take a stand. Arent you?
643346
We can not leave right now. We are obligated under International Law to rebuild the country after conquering it and overthrowing its government. We must stay.\n\nNext, Saddam is the cause of much of the blood shed in Iraq. He didvided the Muslims there (Sunni, Shiite and Kurds) based on historical and religious reasons. They hate each other and want the others dead. He caused it, we are keeping them all alive.
229505
Yes, Sadam was a major threat to regional stabillity and the worlds oil supply. If he ever gained enough strength he was certain to attack his neighbors again. And about those wmd (weapons of mass destruction). Why did he kick out the UN weapons inspectors if he wasn't working on weapons he wasn't authorised to have. And durring the 14 weeks the UN was politely asking him to let them back in, don't you think that was enough time to move whatever weapons he had to Syria or some other country. Or for that matter just burry them in his own country. Iraq is a big place. There could be stock piles of weapons there that may not be found for years.
483307
Because the job isn't done.  Do you want the lives of our dead soldiers to mean nothing?  Doesn't matter why we went, we did and now we have to see it through.  The reason we aren't winning is because people like you aren't supporting us.  Hate the reasons we're there, but don't let our soldiers die in vain, make it mean something, bring freedom to an oppressed country, get more oil, just take out a bad guy whatever the reason, we're there, support us.
149582
When we are working towards peace, tolerance and stability, why should we encourage people to divide? Its the US that is fueling the clashes because they want to see a bleeding Iraq to secure oil supplies!!
340395
The timing is very suspicious. It also makes me wonder if Bush cares enough about our soldiers' safety. He says the Iraqis are fighting more now to get people in the US to vote for the Democrats (a vote for the Democrats, is, therefore, a vote for the terrorists). If there is already extra violence because of the upcoming US election, why add fuel to the fire with a sentence against Saddam at this very moment??
51221
Since I am already a vet, all it would take is for me to be called back up for some reason. Though I am past the age for rejoining currently, if we were under attack again and the rules would change, I would proudly serve and fight again.\n\n*******\n\nThe violations from the cease fire ending the hostilities from "Desert Storm" were not "lies".... This was the primary reason for the continued war action in Iraq now...
479478
I think the President probably explained that the window for success in iraq is rapidly closing, after January something better start happening. I think the violence will only escalate for a short time, and then after Al Sadar is removed, the others will start to come together and try to establish a safe and secure Iraq!!
235061
The Iraqi people are involved in a civil war now and if we leave now or later doesn't make any differnce they will be involve in a civil war, I say pull out now and let them settle it. No more American lives should be lost to a lost cause, and a misguided war from the begining.
533608
Listen, I don’t think going into Iraq was are best decision, but its too late to complain. We got ourselves into this mess so now we must finish it. If we leave now it will lead into a catastrophic war resulting in millions of lives being lost, it is 1938 all over again. President Ahmadinejad is Hitler. \nLet me explain:\nWe attacked Iraq, not because of terrorism or 9/11 but for oil and to establish a democracy in the middle east or is it because they’re “Muslims and we’re Christians” but lets not go there.(Remember, Christians and Muslims have been fighting since the birth of religion) Because of our attack terrorism has increased five folds since 9/11, so obviously we’re not over there to stop terrorism. Saddam was the key to keeping Iran in check, he was a counterweight to the Iranians. They balanced each other out. When Saddam was captured the Iranians began to see the situation as a opportunity for them to gain power. Syria joined in. Now think about it, Iran at this very moment are acquiring nuclear weapons (Russia is supplying them). Iran and Syria(Egypt is involved as well) have this great plan. They believe that anyone who isn’t Muslim must die. In fact, Ahmadinejad recently wrote a letter to Bush warning us of this. They are threatening us with nukes and we must not stand for this. \nIm getting tired of writing so im going to sum it up. If we pull out, Iran and other terrorist groups will look down on us. They will have no respect for us and it will encourage them. They will begin with taking back Iraq and soon move all over the middle east, they will wipe out Israel and then aim for the rest of the world. There wont be anyone in the middle east to stop them, as of now we are the only ones holding them down. If we leave it will make it a lot easier for them to obtain nuclear weapons and will lead to the end of the world as we know it; they will succeed and millions will die. For us its not just about staying in Iraq, we must take action. We must attack Iran, Syria, and get a hold on Russia. If we attack Iran about 50,000 of our solders will die and ill be happy to be one of them. If we don’t attack, millions will die, take your pick.  \n\nI have a lot more to say but im tired, its late, and i type ever slow so I wanted to be quick about it, email me if u want to know anything.
339608
We started this, we have to bring it to an end. After we leave, then whatever happens... happens. The US achieved the vacuum of power that would now exist if we were to cut and run. Things are bad there now, but they are nothing like what would happen were we to immediately remove our troops. Forget the fighters......... every man with his heart must remember all the innocent victims that would loose their life without our presence there.