I've heard all of these wonderful statements, like companies SHOULD do this, and poor people SHOULD be given this, that war  SHOULDN'T be fought.  But I also haven't heard any real ideas.  How do we change society and remake the world?\n\nWhen is it appropriate to stand up, by their notion.  When do you fight?  How do you fix social security?  How do we deal with terrorism?  Border security? \n\nI'm sick of hearing people say "this doesn't work", "this is a bad idea", "Bush is an idiot", and all that.  Maybe someone on the internet cares to tell me.
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Hi, I was just stopping by your question to see if any Democrats had some great ideas! LOL So far, I see no answers....I, too, hear alot of belly aching from the Democrats but I want to hear their solutions in DETAIL! Thanks for asking the question!
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I hear your comment, but not even the 3000 thousand that died in the towers equals the deaths from the American military. No death is valid as far as I am concerned. I really believe that America doesn't have the real story. An attack is a valid reason to sign a "Declaration of War," but the Bush Administration doesn't have one. I am concerned about this, as to it doesn't make any sense. Going into Iraq was unwarranted, and once again no "Declaration of War" was signed. This makes America appear to be just as much of a terrorist nation as the attackers. It's not proper etiquette to our Democracy and policies. The Republicans don't believe in Democracy, it is a Republic type of Government that America is being ruled by at the present. I don't agree with these types of policies and the rest of the World is also appalled by the Bush Administrations actions. All of this could lead to a larger Global War I am afraid. I say voting the Republicans out of office in November is Americas only choice at this point. I don't want to die for a small group of red-necks that stir up problems, and wont play a part in the military. My personal feelings that's all.
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ARE you crazy or just plain dumb? What an idiotic thing to say. \n\nEven the Bush admin has given up on Iraq and Afghanistan as being free. So what was that F___ war for anyway!!\n\nWhat we should do is mind our own business!!\n\nThe ONLY superpower? China could probably kick our butts, especially right now, that is if you don't care whether anyone survives!
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Illegal war or not, we have made a mess and we need to help clean it up and finish the job. There are people over there who need to be protected so that they can form a just and fair government of their choosing and to have a chance at a better life. \n\nShould we have gone in in the first place? maybe not. Where we lied to? It looks like it. Was Hussein a direct threat to us? That is debatable. Irregardless, we went in, screwed up the occupation and rebuilding and underestimated the opposition. We now have to fix it as best we can. It is like if I went into your neighborhood and spilled a load of toxic trash all over. If there is no one capable of cleaning it up, I should. I should not leave the mess for you to deal with.
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Protest, oops I forgot, People are to ashamed to stand up and protest what is wrong, or maybe it's the fear of being hunted down and being shot? There is a great need to protest. But people have all the right excuses; my life is to busy, people would laugh at me, who would listen to me anyway? I believe people are sick of this Government, but what can you do? I'm a baby boomer and people don't stand up anymore, back in the day, there would be thousands protesting this war in person, not in their minds. But, the good ol days are nearly past, and still there is war, and always will be. If you don't like it, email the white house, they won't answer, but maybe it would ease your mind.
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I wholeheartedly agree with your skepticism.  There is no purpose to the war that we are fighting.  It is a quagmire, and the one who got us there in the first place is too proud to admit that.  \n\nSadly, in George Bush Sr's Memiors, he specificially said that it was a bad idea to invade Iraq because something like this would happen.
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The war in Iraq is going better than most people realize. We do not get the stories of the good things that are happening - just never ending liberal hype on the casualties and bombings. It just came out that Saddam said he got rid of the WMD's but kept it so secret even his own generals thought they still had them, so how the hell was President Bush and the rest of the world supposed to know otherwise? Did you hear about it in the media like when any liberal like Kerry, Clinton, Kennedy, or Dean opened their mouths to proclaim the President a liar? Of course not! It does not fit their agenda! The bottom line is this when it comes to my opinion on the war - we cannot allow these people in the press and capitol hill turn this into another Vietnam, which is exactly what they are trying to do (how many liberals have you heard say "quagmire"?). The saddest thing is that there are too many people that are buying into their anti-America, anti-troop propaganda (it's also my opinion that you cannot support the troops without supporting the war - it's the mission they are fighting for and it sends a bad and demoralizing message when people say we support you but what you're doing is illegal and sucks, right?).
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I don't believe it's necessary at all, I mean, here we are teaching our kids it's not right to fight, that when someone picks a fight with you walk away or talk it out, then we have War....isn't that being a hypocrite?  I understand we need to defend our country..I agree, but there are other ways...
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People may disagree but here goes, it cost far too much, too many lives have been lost and what really annoys me is that there are doubts surrounding the decision to go to war in the first place?\n\nWeapons of mass destruction we were told, where are they???\n\nSomeone else made a good comment which was, while I also hate saddam for what he has done and welcome his death sentence, there were fewer deaths under his regime than under our so called care?\n\nWe need to get out and let the Iraq people get on with their lives. Obviously we are not welcome there so why are all our troops still dying??\n\nFinally, this war has come down to one man who should he not have gained power we would never have hone to war.\n\nBUSH\n\nNot forgetting the sheep that followed his every move, good old Mr Blair!!\n\nShould never have happened and this topic will continue to be discussed far into the future.
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Hi Again Reuben,\n\nFirst let me just say it's great that you are helping to keep important issues in public view. I happen to be very liberal and believe that the war in the Middle East is wrong, but I also SUPPORT the "War in Iraq." \n\nLet me tell you why.... War, despite the fact that people die and suffer from it, is good for us as Americans. Especially a war in Iraq. Spending billions fighting an unjustified war in Iraq is like giving our economy a major dose of steroids. Military spending supports key industrial sectors of our economy which happens to be struggling since 2001. \n\nFor every bomb we make a steel company profits. For every aircraft we build an American aircraft company gets a subsidy in the form of a production contract. For ever Iraqi we kill we are one step closer to ensuring that Iraqi oil will reach American shores. \n\nI for one am happy living a very affluent life in Los Angeles. The way I see it, welfare is abused. I've met neighbors in my neighborhood who live in million dollar homes abuse the welfare system. Why should my tax dollars go to a cause that is just but corrupt? Why not just support a war that will boost our economy? Why not send someone else's kids to die so I can save some money on gasoline?\n\nI am a business owner and I can say that my shipping firm has benefited from the war. Hell, I've even been awarded military contracts to the Mid East. With the satire aside, I do honestly believe the war is wrong. But I am only one person and my vote didn't make a difference in 2000 or 2004, so I guess I might as well profit from whatever Bush dishes out.
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Much as I appreciate the sentiment it is really not practical.\n\nWhen you put your cross on the paper (or whatever system you use) that is when you are deciding who makes the big calls - this is the essence of democracy.  The impliction is that you would need a leader and a military leader - unless the suggestion that every leader must be ex military.\n\nNotwithstanding this, I wish folks would distinguish between the politicians and the soldiers when complaining about war and how/why it is fought.\n\nPeace (hopefully) out
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Where were you in the '90's? That was all tried.\n\nSometimes war is the only way to stop an irrational use of force, defeat being necessary to remove the desire to continue a course of action.\n\nIf there were a better way why can't we find it?
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I saw this sticker on the back of a pickup truck, "WAR SUCKS, but FREEDOM is worth it!"\n\nSUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS!   (You can't sincerely support our soldiers, if you don't sincerely support their cause.  Think about it.)\n\nDid we already forget about 9/11?  Where would we be if our troops weren't protecting our freedoms.\n\nBlame the military?  Blame the president?  What is so wrong that we need someone to blame?  Blame them for what?
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I don't like the idea of war but who are we to say anything about it.\n\n The brave men and women who are there or who was there are the only ones who should have a voice in it.  And sir my son was one of them Marines over there and he was hurt But he wants to go back cause he says the people over there needs them so I stand behind our military not our government or any bleeding heart person who wasn't there!!!!
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Hi kishacheyenne,\n\n  My answer to this is to read Terry's last sentence in his response to your question. Sorry I couldn't help you out on this one. Next time ask something a little easier to answer, like how do we stop wars and bring peace to our world. I understand your anger. The average American  will just have less food on the table to feed their family, while the "fat cats" keep getting fatter!!!
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after about 35yrs of thinking about it and seeing the world change i can only say that the old way of waging war doesn't apply any more.no longer does the opposition "play by the rules".anything goes.so i don't think we are obligated to play fair either.the Geneva convention should be trashed.it was written when there was some degree of honor among nations and combatants.\neven the most noble causes must be undertaken only after very careful thought and evaluation.\nafter WWII every conflict has become "too long".the American public will not or can not have the will to see a venture thru to the end.\na foe dedicated to their cause will outlast us by attrition.\ni don't know if it is because we value life more than the opposition or we don't believe in ourselves any more.\nnote that i nowhere have mentioned our political leaders as having anything to do with the situations we find ourselves in.recall that after 9/11 we were united but that soon just turned into a political tool by both sides seeking to take advantage.\nnow to the second question.i wasn't there before i got there but it was early wen i did.my observation was that most just wanted to harvest their rice and live a normal life as most people do if left alone.immediately after the war there were mass executions which was to be expected from a totalitarian regime.since then i can't say.haven't been back.
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I say it is perfectly ok to disagree with the war and still be in support of the troops.  I personally believe this war was a huge mistake, and did even before it began.  People seem to think that this is not possible.  These people need to realize that it is part of being in a true democracy to be able to disagree with our leaders' choices and actions.  If we had to support our president's actions unconditionally, we would be living in a totalitarian society.  Do you all really want that?\n\nMy Dad was professional soldier and served in Vietnam---an extremely unpopular war.  Many people were against it, but they shouldn't be against men like my father and the troops serving in Iraq now, because they are merely doing their job.