Granted, defeating terrorist is a good thing, BUT THEY ARE IN PAKISTAN, NOT IRAQ, AND NONE OF YOU HAVE ANY LINKS OF TERRORIST TO IRAQ....\nalso, you don't talk about getting Osama, the man that killed 3,000 on U.S. soil, but instead about Iran who may one day attack us... lets take care of the immediate threat first... but I guess you just want to wait for Osama to attack again...\nand what about immigration, Bush wants to make them all legal... what the hell?\nand Bush's international trade issues... supporting NAFTA and approving CAFTA, not to mention favoring China... sending American jobs everywhere and not keeping them here... oh, we'll open up a few McDonalds though for job creation...\nAnd his cutting taxes and giving grants to the oil compaines when they are making RECORD PROFITS... \nAnd cutting funding to education... while giving them more to do with NCLB....\n\nOh I forgot this is all just the "Liberal media" at work and Clinton's fault...  stop hiding behind excuses...
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Yes, I've noticed that for a long time.\n\nAnd to the guy above me,\nracism IS an issue...
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First off, learn how to speak proper English.  People won't be able to understand a thing you're saying if you leave out every other word as you have demonstrated thus far.\n\nSecondly, learn how to spell.  It's "Iraq."\n\nNow, to address your question... even Bin Laden calls himself a terrorist.  It's hard to argue your point when he admits to it himself.  And quite frankly, he's a menace.  He doesn't even deserve the title of "terrorist" because he hires other people to do the dirty work for him.\n\nAnd most Americans don't even support the war in Iraq, just so you know.  It's President Bush's war.  He's among the few people that still support it.  He's not telling anybody why we're still there and everybody wants him to pull our troops out of Iraq.  I, for one, don't support the war.  So don't assume anything about America because we don't all feel in same manner as you have described us.
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I have been reading your questions on ask the planet as they come along during the day. You are really passionate about these issuse. I saw the report and I must say I see your point. Its like that movie, Vendetta with natalie portman. Did you watch it. Its very similar to what is happening right now. One person's terrorists is another person's hero. Im never quick to believe everything that is broadcasted from the American media. They are more about propoganda than truth. What can we do. American said they prefer Bush by voting him back in power. And he has successfully managed to manipulate you through the media. What the rest of the world is still asking... Where are the weapons of mass destruction?
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You are a smart cookie!  Our fiasco in Iraq has given Iran the guts they needed to challenge the US.  After seeing how we're getting our asses kicked by a ragtag bunch of jihadists, they figured it was time to kick some sand in the bully's face.  And yes, anybody who's been paying attention knows that Saddam didn't want to admit he didn't have WMDs because he didn't want to appear weak to the Iranians.  Just another example of how stupid and self-absorbed some Americans can be.  We stumble into areas of the world where we don't have the first clue what's going on.
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Firstly, I really like the phrasing of your question, Neddie. Beyond the fact I've always been a big fan of alliteration, there is some very clever wordplay in there. Nice!\n\nNeedless to say, I'll have nothing to do with this evil gang of criminals. The ANP is an atrocity and the bush administration IS the fourth reich writ large (in red, white and blue, alas). I truly loathe these people and everything they stand for.\n\nI'll try to read Suskind's book, as I never tire of seeing the truth about these murderous gangsters promulgated for all to see. Mind you, it's hard not to feel nauseous when contemplating that the deranged ann coulter's evil book of fallacies about Liberals is at or near the top of most best-seller lists. What is WRONG with this country?\n\nI'm not sure if the US government has forked over the reward money for al zarqawi's demise but I imagine the Iraqis who provided information on that evil bastard's hideout are entitled to it, blood money or nay. The relevant question, however, is what does it matter? His replacement has already begun carrying out atrocities on the same scale. I guess we'll offer the same reward for his "capture" and then do the same for his replacement, and so on, and so on, and so on... Good grief, when does this nightmare end?
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1- I think it better be wise enough not to do it.since Iran is not Iraq nor Afghanistan.and if US does this mistake it means it is the end of USA.\n2- I see some expanation with other friends here.like the one named up here 63vett.i like to let you know more :\n      A- our government told lies all the time.about Iraq/about 9/11 attackes and never made it clean why if they were not aware of this attacks who told all jews people( from israel) in these building to be our of work in that day.and other people 20 of them were my close friends to stay there and get killed?\n      B- they are telling us that moslems are terrorists so find a way to go to islamic countries and kill peoples over there and get their oils and so no one can say anything since they are fighting against terorists? but all of us know this is not true either.\n      C- Yes it was not right to go to US embassy and get the people there.but ever have you asked yourself why they did it?those people kicked the SHAH down ( some one worse than saddam hossein) who used to kill people and get them in jails with USA supports.so when those people had the revolution the usa was anger of them becuse he lost a best friend ( shah).I think they did it to us to make us think what is going on in iran.and what usa had done to iranian people who no one likes americans.but now they are telling us they like americans who respect them.\n       D- us army went to Iraq to kick out saddam not because to help their people and bring them democracy but because saddam was not saying " yes sir" any more as he usually used to say during Iraq-Iran war.In this war while many countries ( germany with chemical weapons.and france and ...)encloding usa helped saddam to bomed iranian people and killed many people over there.just becuse our top government are thinking about oil and money,and their share in this way and nothing more.\n3- I hope we think one more time and don't mixed everything with the words " terrorism and ...."since terrorism are all over the world and in our country too.can you tell me how many young people get killed everyday here in usa ? in schools and out of streets aren't these people terorists? are all of them muslems? so see the facts and find a better solution to fight terorism. we are looking for peace for all people around the world.and we are sure that any other country will not come from far asia to usa and bothers us.but if we go there and start to bother them we should waite for them to bother us people all around the world.so let us live our own in peace and hope peac for other too.\ngood luck for all.
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My brother is in Iraq as well as my brother in law, my cousin's husband and a few others that I know.  The democrats whine because that is what they know best.  They will change their values, morals, and their opinions with the wind if they think it well get them further on the political road to success.  At least our president sticks with his gut and doesn't allow the masses to compromise his dedication in protecting the people of this country.  And yes, the terrorists are very glad when a democrat is in office.  It means more freedom and less consequence for them to do what they want.
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Ha they have no plan for fighting terrorism. To them, it seems logical that if they leave terrorists alone, the terrorists will return the favor. Many liberals believe America is at fault for terrorist attacks, that our culture and ways provoked the Muslim extremism. \n\nBut murder and terrorism is never the solution, especially in a country such as this.\n\nTo canukinsocial's statement: that is exceptionally inaccurate. CIA and NSA have intercepted hundreds of threats against the United States, and although they are certainly sometimes a bit slow, that is why they need a larger budget. So that can improve.
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Do your really expect an honest answer from the repuglicans on this one. Bush with his ill advised attack of Iraq has created more terrorist then Osama could ever do. I might add that this attack on a sovereign country has lowered our stature in the entire world. Not many country's or rather their people agree with Iraq is part of the war on terror and as a matter of fact there are not many in this country that have bought into this propaganda. Just those faithful followers of Rush Limbaugh and there you just have to consider the source as anybody that listens to him has got to be mentally diminished.
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it's about time, six years of hell is enough. this administration have totally lost its focus on the war on terror. instead of stopping terror, they're creating it. \n\nthose who don't support the war in iraq are labelled ..... liberals, cowards, traitors. IS THIS AMERICA? can't we have opposing view? i fully support the war in agfhanistan, but i will never support a war that has nothing to do with anything.\n\ndo you really want to "STAY THE COURSE"? do you actually believed that you can win a war without a valid reason? do you want it to end like nam? 60000 dead us soldiers later\n\nthis war is a mistake. stop it now! \n\nbeing patriotic is "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS COUNTRY"\n\ndon't change it to meant "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS MORON CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS MORON"
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Dave there you go again.\nThe 100.000+- dead Iraqis and 4.000 dead coalition troops mostly died at the hands of Al Qaeda's indiscriminatre slaughter of civilians and an insurgency furthering the political aims of countries like Syria and Iran, add in parts of the secret services of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.\nThe war isn't going well but maybe they would rather fight over there than come and attack us here.\nSo that makes us safer no?\nDebate can make you smile insults just rile.\nPs i need points to get my rating so this must qualify as best answer?
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The liberal won't accept good news; they won't read into zarkawi's letter anything positive.  They would only want to win the war on terrorism if they we're in office.  They'd prefer we lose right now so they can blame something else on Bush.  \n\nDid you ever notice they don't blame the bad economy on Bush?  Oh thats right the economy isn't bad.
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No matter which side you are on - there is a problem with militant muslims.  It started in 1983, and just grew.  The 1993 WTC bombings should've a wake up call for all americans.  We went to Afghanistan & Iraq to defend ourselves because terrorist don't have homeland.  I don't like seeing our troops, ally troops, or iraqis dying, but I'd rather have the battle fought on their land not ours.  911 was the worst attack on our soil ever.
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If the Iraqis do not really take responsibility for their safety (and quit aligning themselves with militias)?  You'll get a country that harbors terrorists.  And a less safe America.\n\nOn the same token, Osama Bin Ladin called for a fatwa against America because we built bases in "holy land", so there is no right answer.  We stay we lose, we leave we lose. \n\nMoral of the story? \n\nDon't start wars with countries that have little or nothing to do with terrorism, because then people use that as a rallying cry to recruit more terrorists (read the NIE).
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Is that true? I think our armed force's should be protecting all our boarders, and not Iraq's. If America has this terror problem like Bush says then I would be the only smart thing to do. Vote the Tyrants out in November.
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U.S. benefits? they only people you see concerned with this issue would be democrats like they are not corrupt........it is partisan politics as usual, the big picture is preventing nuclear proliferation , imagine if the Iranian dictator/mullah gets a hold of a nuke? want to live life according to them....no basic human rights, religious bigotry, anyone opposed to this war does not have a clue, the big picture is preventing chaos, genocide...helping the peaceful people in the region to have a better life and address our national security, the democrats have no plan for this war, it is a difficult problem that will persist for decades, if the terrorist use a nuke all other problems in this world will pale in comparison.In general I do agree with you and all you people who oppose this war I think your cowards, hey lets have a draft! or are you too busy enjoying yourself to fight for what is right? isolationism and pacifism have been historically shot down.Lets work towards eliminating all nuclear weapons internationally....keep our thumb on the Iranian government and take out the nuke facilities if necessary, if we do not they will most certainly use them on our good friends in Israel, have they not been crapped on enough? oh yeah viet vet I served fourteen years preserving our freedom and proudly display my commendation from Donald Rumsfield....a great man I would certainly like to volunteer but like you I am too old.
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Well, I have to agree with the one respondant who asked how you can ask a question, and then answer it, and still be open-minded. \nYou're obviously using this as a means to try to give an opinion to further your cause.\n\nThe problem here is, that you are correct: many key democrats are assuming they have won. As I recall, they assumed they won with Kerry. A very arrogant bunch. In my not so humble opinion. Rather than stating, "If we win", they seem to be claiming victory already. \n\nOne of the big problems with many of the democrats is, (again, in my opinion) because this was a war that was during the Bush administration, they will whine about it being horrible, how bad Bush was, blah, blah, blah. While we all know, if this happened when Gore were in, and, if Gore had the guts to go to war, then it would be the Republicans whining about the war, and the Democrats praising his efforts.\n\nBecause the President's popularity skyrocketed as a result of how he handled 9-11, the democrats had one way to stop the bleeding. They attacked the one place that was killing them. As the economy got better, they kept trying to demonstrate how poor the economy was. That backfired, so, they returned to the war efforts. Slowly but surely, they have convinced many Americans that we did the wrong thing going into Iraq. Of course, they know Iraq is better off already; but will be much better off once they stablize. What we as a nation do not understand is, they have lived their entire lives much like this. Everyday waking up is a crapshoot. They lived under the tyranny of the evil dictator,Sadam. \n\nSince I did not ask the question, I feel very comfortable answering your question, saying Yes, for the most part, voting for most Democrats, is indeed voting for the enemy. \n\nBush promised us this war on terror would be long and arduous. He promised us that we would not stop when we win one battle, but, we would continue on to any nation that supports terrorism. Iraq was next. Iran will follow. North Korea is in line. We'll see how Lybia, and Pakistan and other countries fall in.\n\nTo the poster above mine:\nAs good as when Sadam was in power? \nOh my! When you live under those conditions, maybe then those words wont sound so rediculous!