ok i know we went to war and all but its already been decided to go to war a long time ago and complaining about isn't gonna change anything i just don't get it
121380
I think everyone is misinterpreting the questioner's question.  I believe she's trying to say that since we have now cast the die in actually going to war, we have passed a point of no return such that we can't wholly reverse the situation (specifically, our standing in the world) by simply withdrawing.  She says nothing that is either condoning nor dismissive of the war - what she IS saying is that we have to work with the situation we have rather than complaining that we shouldn't be there.\n\nI opposed this war from the start, yet I agree with her.  Withdrawing so that we can all cheer isn't going to give us anything to cheer about, and the world will likely be more dangerous for Americans now and for some time to come.
603318
I can't believe playtoofast's answer.  The way to avoid war is to ruin the whole planet in order to 'save' the planet?  (we only have one atmosphere and if you haven't noticed its already pretty damaged already)  Besides, who are we saving the planet from?  People who you don't like?  Tsk Tsk\n\nAnyway just because war is and has been a part of human activity for a long time, it is never inevitable.  As soon as we think it is then we allow ourselves to take another step down the road to war.\n\nHumans can do whatever they want to do.  Each generation seems to forget the incredible stupidity and suffering attached to warfare and begins it all over again out of ignorance and ego.\n\nIf we can spread education and spread compassion for differing points of view then we can achieve peace.  It starts with each of us controlling our own negativity.
644442
yea its sad.......\nits been 6 years in war already.... and i think this country has been crippled...\n\npeople arent the same any more due to the war...
357048
The USA does not go to war because of a difference in ideology. It is because of economic and defensive strategies. The war in Iraq was as much about protecting oil reserves as it was protecting US citizens from the big bad terrorists. Every country seeks to advance its financial and political interests. The US just has more resources to do it than any other nations. It follows in a long line of historical examples where a nation has gone to war on the pretence of making a better world where the actual aim was betterment of their own nation, for example the crusades, where ultimately it was just a land grab as opposed to enlightening the world to the "joys of christianity". It is, was and always will be a major issue facing the world, as nations jostle for position in the global hierarchy.
494341
Wars have been happening out there for 1000's of years.  I don't think anything the UN do will stop it.
257528
War is always dangerous and unpredictable.  It cannot be done in a clinical sanitized way.  Oh sure we're getting better at it all the time but war is always messy and hard to control even with all our techno gadgets.\n\nThe problem isn't that we were mislead about the exact duration of this specific war, the problem is that we are constantly being misled about the nature of war in general.  (ie - it is foolish to strongly believe any predictions about war)\n\nWar is not a reality game show, though it is often packaged like one.  Its a serious business with very real consequences for both sides no matter who is declared the victor.  \n\nActually in war nobody wins and I think that most military minds know that at some level but aren't prepared to let the general public know.  The absolute best we can hope for is to create a situation where things don't get worse.  (ie war can never make things better it can only limit further damage, sometimes)\n\nIts too late and pointless to debate if we should have been there to begin with.  The exit strategy?  Well, only someone who really knows what is going on can make that call and its not me.  \n\nDoes anybody really know what is going on there?
348
I think it's over 40 years this has been happening. Why doesn't it change? It's not a simple answer. There are lots of websites talking about the reasons why. And one reason right now is I feel because of Bush.
22806
If you ask Bush he will say "Because God wants me to be president."  If you ask me, I think people were afraid to change the guard because of the war.  Basically, the American public said: hey, you guys messed up with this war thing but why don't you try and finish it anyway.  I am still shocked.
525610
We should have done it a long time ago but its is still good.  Anything that keeps us out of a war is good.
425983
I must have missed the war vote on my ballot. People voted for change because they were not very happy with Mr. Bush's and his congress's policies. The war was the main policy people were voting against, there were many others. His spending for one. Corruption was another, four republican congressmen resigned in less than a year. The shadow of Jack Abramoff was everywhere. Gasoline hitting three bucks. Illegal immigration into our country. His dismissal of the constitution. Torture, and on and on. There were many reasons, the war was the big one.
165650
It never was a war, it is an invasion and an occupation. Like so many other places that have been marched into and the people's lives destroyed. Does no one care? Thinking of the ordinary people, adults and children. The old, the sick, like you and I makes me either want to weep or cry out in rage! Please, oh please never again.
290221
i don't know.\n \nalthough you are trying to make God and religion sound Violante, let me remind you that most wars are fought for individual rights. such as here in America our first war was for the right to rule our self, had almost nothing to do with religion, second main war was to settle the argument for slavery, had very little to do with religion. next main war was WWI, it started when a driver took a wrong turn and some one from Austria got assassinated. had nothing to do with religion. next major war was ww2. it had to do with Hitler invading country's, and the Japanese bombing us. than there was koria. had to do with borders and Communism. next war was Vietnam same as before. wow, all these wars and not a single one over God. \n bu bu but in philosophy class thay said God caused all these wars.\n just because theres a war in the middle east dose not mean it was caused by or for God.\n geeze, most of you people wont even live for God, let alone die for Him.
610097
when the war is not stopped then that means our troops are doing their job and killing the terrorists.What are whiners like you going to do when these terrorists blow something up over here again and kill a bunch of innocent Americans... AGAIN.You'll just blame the government and say they never did there jobs.Our troops (HERO'S) cant win with you people so if you dont love this country and our freedoms then go live in iraq if you think it's so great over there......
145018
war is never a good option to ending any dispute.  defense of those you love is done out of necessity but going out of your way to kill another human being because you disagree with their ideas or do not like the way they look...i don't know.  that just sounds...i don't know...evil.
507454
there is sort of a back-door draft going on where they can get people who are out of the military back in, even if they've already served their time.  If a full draft starts, you will see a definite changing of feelings toward the war.
603802
Exactly...this is another Vietnam...it might not be the same scale casualty wise (at least American casulaties. Iraqi deaths are right up there). It's ridiculous. We never should have been there. I don't think it's the military's fault that there isn't progress...I'm sure they're doing what they can but there is only so much you can do before you realize that things aren't going to get any better. Insurgents are nasty and they'll stop at nothing to kill someone. This war is going to be going on for a long time unless something changes and unfortunately we have to wait a couple more years before those changes can begin. We destroyed a country now we're going to have to pay for it ....probably for the rest of our lives. It's a sad situation with no real end. You still have people out there saying that it was good that we went in...we got Saddam...we didn't go in to get Saddam. We went in to get weapons and the only ones we've found are the ones we sold them years ago to fight Iran. Interesting how that works out isn't it?
309712
The war is wrong no matter who supported it. Besides, you can get yourself into a half-baked idea and later realize it was foolish. That's the real problem with what's going on; we refuse to pull out and spare American lives and resources.