I personally think it would be a huge mistake and loss if we did. All of our time and money will go DOWN The drain, and Iraq will be back to their old barbarian ways, running free through the streets shooting up buildings and people, free to threaten the US anytime they want AGAIN, etc. I know I will be voting for Bush again, so that he can finish what he started and make their land a better place, along with being a good President to our country.
120099
Dang! That Emily Rose is crazy, isn't she? Wow. I totally agree and see exactly what you are saying crystal. Of course the war shouldn't be ended, it would be suicide for us, and a waste of all of our money.  But I fully support George Bush, he is a good man, and a good president. But that is what the world has come to today. American citizens are turning against their own leader, no wonder the world is spiraling downwards, we should be supporting our president, not picking on him.\n\nHOW FAIR IS  1 person against billions of people who are ganging up on him. The World is changing for the worse because of people like that.
492413
I support the President, too. He has attemtped pretty silly things (like giving away our ports to arabs) but he is a great leader and he still has my approval. He has given freedom to thousands of Iraqis and my answer to all who believe that this is 'not our war', take into account: 'With great power comes great responsibility.' America has the power to defend the weak and we have done just that. \n  If he could be elected again, he would have my vote. :)
74028
As strange as it sounds...I DO think Saddam should be put back in power.\nHere's why.  We had no justification for going into iraq in the first place...people can pretend we did, but we really did not.  Bush USED the 9/11 tragedy as justification for invading their country. \nNext, there are three distinct groups of poeple in Iraq, and no democracy is going to make them get along. The country truly is in chaos.  Saddam was able (albeit with the sword) to keep something of a working country there, not a civil war.&#92;  I don't believe Saddam is a good person or even a good leader, BUT I DONT WANT MY TAXDOLLARS AND THE LIVES OF MY FELLOW AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY LOST TO FUND BUSH'S VENDETTA.\n\nPut Bush on trial for war crimes.
475673
Given that Bush has agreed to a speedy withdraw, I think its going to be a combo of Go Long and Home.\n\nHome -  a huge number of troops will finally come home.\nLong - I believe there will be US presence for a long time.  One is to help transition(there would be even more chaos w/o US forces).  Secondly, establish a US base like Okinawa, Frankfurt and many others around the world.\n\nI would've voted not to go there in the first place.  Since we're in this mess, I would have to vote for the Home (withdraw large numbers and keep some there until Iraq is able to manage things).
152865
I think that it is a well thought out plan for anti-terroisum because the extremest that want to hurt the us go to iraq and attack well trained soilders rather than u.s. civillins. soilders fight back civlians cry and would then complain about how the president and the government is not protecting them when in fact thats what the soilders in iraq are doing right now! Bush is a great president and if you dont like this country leave its as simple as that. as for the soilders we are proud of what we do and i say we because i am one and i feel like one year is nothing if you look at other wars that we have fought one year is nothing in ww2 soilders were gone for 3 or 4 years. we do whats right and all we ask for is respect. think about this if bush had done nothing about the sept 11 attacks how many other civilians would have died though other terroist attacks i would love to shake the presidents hand
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.
121194
No what I do think it will destroy America. Just look at how far downhill we have come since the repuglicans took power, we are on the verge of world war III, in debt to the Chinese, giving away nuclear technology, involved in a stupid war in Iraq. Got a president that don't know how to tell the truth, favors the oil company's and the rich while leaving the poor and middle class behind. It is a real mess that I am not sure that we can recover from very easily.
27154
I really didn't want another Bush in office because of Sr George Bush was about when he was in office. Unfortunately his son is in office and then 9/11 happened. Now we have our troops over seas fighting against an enemy that they have no real experience in fighting (guriella war-fare). Troops are dying everyday and we really haven't found any weapons   of mass destruction or Osoma Bin-Laden as of yet. The real reason why we are over in Iraq is to get our bid in on their black gold. Is Bush the right person for presidency? NO. But he has to finish what he started.
335991
Yes.\nI lost many friends...and almost myself...over the president's greed for OIL.\n\nOperation Liberate Iraq..... my @ss!!!!
14510
No. Reinstituting the Draft would be the fastest way for the leading political party (in this case Republicans) to lose the Hill, and the White House for years to come.  Next, the American people would be outraged, especially if the government's justification for it is to augment a war in which 'victory' was allegedly already obtained.  It would be disruptive to the economy (I can just imaginge Consumer Confidence after that announcement...) and the military has been publically saying for so long that it is not needed, that for them to renig now would collapse all faith and confidence the people have in the establishment.
578479
i think we could of. for what it's costing us daily in money we will never see again. The unfortunate slaughter of our troops which we will never see again because of President Bush's  and his cabinets lie's to start the war. He should be seen in the same light as osama and saddam.
164240
I really don't believe this theory any more; because America didn't just bounce back from Bush seniors 1st war in Iraq. If it wasn't for Clinton making it crystal clear that America was bankrupt, and had to pay their debts. The interests rates would have never ever fallen back. People would have never been able to own their own homes, and would still be renting. This was the whole theory of the Republicans since they don't believe that your an American unless your white and a home owner. With this current destruction of America monetary system again by the other new Bush should prove my theory. Vote these idiots out, and free America from Tyrants in November.
439635
I think we do need to change how we are handling things in Iraq.\n But I think Bush and his policy with this situation went on way too long. So we need to proceed with extreme caution. President Bush authorized the invasion and frankly I don't think him or his advisers thought things completely through before doing so. Now everything is a huge mess because of this huge blunder. As far as many people thinking that we should just leave.......well now we can't. Just think about all the innocent citizens of Iraq. We bombed the crap out of their country completely tearing it to pieces. They are now on the verge of a civil war or already are depending on who you listen to. Since we made this mess we need to see it through to protect the innocent citizens and the children of this country. It would be very irresponsible now for the Unites States to just "cut and run" from a mess we created.\n\n Do you really think we can just leave and say "sorry my mistake" ?\n\nWe crippled this country and now it's our responsibility to help them get "back on their feet" and give the children of Iraq a future. If we don't the citizens of Iraq will always be bitter and an enemy of the United States. They will want nothing but the worse for the U.S. for generations to come. And in the future they may try to "pay us back" in a bad way if we just up and leave them in this mess we created.
624038
'fraid so. our brave american 'heros' will be slaughtered & for what? iraq was better off before we went in. saddams crimes are out of our juristiction. iraq had nothing to do with 911 nor did they have wmd. what they did have was oil that they were wanting to sell on the open market. rather than have the competition, its easier to bs the usa into stealing their oil & selling it to ourselves at inflated prices. so what if we sacrifice a few hundred thousand lives, profits are up. theyll probly reinstate the draft.
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I know it's sad but the answer is yes. The articles of impeachment have already been filed in a Federal Court. Bush himself said to the Iraqi people.. Bush speaking after elections "does this election mean we are going to leave Iraq, no it does not". Look at the 18-29 vote numbers. They turned the tide in many races all over America. A full 2 million more young people voted this election than did in 2002. According to CNN exit polls 60 percent of voters younger than 30 cast ballots for Democrats. These people are not stupid. Look at the number one issue on voters minds. It was Iraq. Robert Gates will not go against Bush. Also consider this, In both Iraq and Afghanistan the USA has built permanent bases. They were built to protect the flow of oil. The only option is Bush's removal from office. It's sad I know. The neocons would not make the mistake of a "unprecedented period of cooperation" it's not the way they ran the Congress for the past 6 years. They gave legislation to the Democrats at the last minute before a vote was called. They never once gave a inch on any issue. Even forced "filler busters" in the Senate and threatened the nuke option. I think Democrats want leaders who lead. Leading is not about taking a vote with the opposed party on a decision. Bush's words "we earned capital in this election and we intend to spend it". He was speaking of the 2004 election which he Defeated John Kerry. Democrats would be unwise not to spend the capital they earned in 2006. Democrats can not spend that capital on there agenda if they can't get past Bush's veto power. Democrats also can not spend that capital if they can not stop the filler buster in the Senate. Leogirl, BTW, have you read the articles of impeachment, there is ample evidence there, read them. They have been filed in Federal Court. BTW, William E, where were you when Clinton was impeached? Read up on that one.
312111
The answer is no.  This country is in bad shape.  Millions of people are considered at a poverty level, and here we are spending all the nations money on Iraq.  Bush is just trying to finish what his father started.  We need to focus on the American peoples well being before Iraq.  If he wants to worry about something he need to put the troops in Afganistan (or however it is spelled) where the real threat is.
279766
This war was a total impulse move on our President's part.  No thought of the million reasons why his plan won't work, no nothing.  Just a waste of our troops' lives, taxpayer's money, and only God knows what else.