Can you not think of any other way of resolving a confict between two Governments, then to slaughter each others average citizens?\n\nHave you ever even tried to think of another way?\n\nHave you ever considered the poosibity that there could be another way? Maybe more than one.\n\nHere is your chance!!!\n\nThe first month of fighting the latest Iraq war cost 84 billion dollars, so you have a large budget to work with.\nBe creative, save a life or two, and maybe even save us a few bucks!
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YES . \n Most of these people supporting this war are incurably indoctrinated.\nThis war could easily been avoided entirely.\nThere was no justification for this neo conservative misadventure.
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Thats quite an interesting article, thank you for putting it up, and i agree with ecerything the generals say, but do you not think there is larger issues here? The ineffectiveness of the iraqi govt, caused by the clash of ethnic groups but also by the duality of relying on US troops while also trying to distance themselves from US policies, and other issues like this? I respect what the generals say but are they not purely looking at this from a military and practical perspective? Killing every terrorist and insurgent will not finish this war, because its impossible...hmm i cant see an alternative way of getting out of this situation but i also refuse to believe that its as simple a solution as issuing killing orders...tho that would be a step forward i admit
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Now what is the point of anyone who disagrees with you answering this question?  You're making more of a political statement, seems to me, and you don't really care to know the truth.  First of all, President Bush does not make all the decisions.  If you're still in school, I recommend you take civics and stop listening to everyone else.  In civics you learn about this groovy thing called DEMOCRACY, which our country still is a democratic nation.  You also learn that there are THREE branches to the government, not just the President and Vice President.\nI'm sorry if I sound condescending, but...I guess I'm annoyed and I'm taking it out on you.  Why am I annoyed?  Because the people who disagree with me for stupid reasons try to call me narrow-minded.  And when I say stupid reasons, I mean reasons I can disprove completely.  \nAlso because people who have no idea what's really going on in Iraq protest the war.  But they don't know what they're protesting.  Yeah, let's just pull out, let the insurgency win, let them take out the Iraqi government (which has been built back up from scratch in the last three years!), and put a new dictator in charge!  Hey, maybe the next one won't be as nice as Hussein (who, um, wasn't nice at all), but that's okay, because too many soldiers have died (1.5 a day on average according to my calculations using exact numbers of how many soldiers have been in combat over the last three years.  It took a few minutes, but I figured it out!), never mind the fact that if we pull out, all of those deaths will mean NOTHING.  That means that in a few years, we get to do away with another dictator...maybe after they kill a few hundred thousand.  But hey, that's okay, that would still mean that we'd be out of Iraq, and that's all that matters, right?\nI hate to break it to you, but the government is not all powerful.  Not only that, but no, they really DON'T care about you, as an individual.  They care about the different groups, and try to represent each as well as they can.  They're only human.  Imagine for a moment with me:  Our federal government has, what, 300?  Maybe 400?  Those select few have to make decisions for ALL Americans.  How many is that?  About 100-200 million?\nYou're not seeing the whole picture.  How is Bush supposed to stop the war?  Go over to the insurgents with some flowers and a white flag?  Within seconds of him doing that, Cheney would have to be sworn in.  \nI hope that whoever we elect in 2008 has the guts to resolve the issue in the Middle East, despite all the protesters.  I hope they listen to the soldiers on the ground, instead of everyone else.
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Whatever the political reasons were that we went to Iraq, how many people can argue that the people over there that are willing to try and build a civilized and organized government are much better off? Its a war, people die, goals are chieved and failed, thats what its all about. Did we invade their country? I don't think so, since the new government there is asking us to stay. I don't know if I'm the only one thats noticed, but 80% of the people opposed to the war are either parents concerned with the well being of their kids in the military, or people who aren't and never were part of the military in their entire life. People join the military to fight in wars and defend their homeland, thats what the military does, if you join the military with expectation of not being put into harm or for a free ride through college, thats your own fault, do not join the militarty unless you want and are fully ready to go to war.
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There is never any justification to killing innocent civilians. It is an unfortunate happenstance when your country is at war. Why there is a war is a topic that you can argue far longer than I want to get in thank you. I do believe the U.S. should be there. We are the greatest nation the world has ever known and we should be a factor in the worlds development. Where would the world be if we didn't send troops to Europe after Hitler? We need to be involved in helping the world. No one ever thanks us for the Billions we send for Humanitarian efforts - and we need to be involved there also. Take care, Dan
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Find a wasp's nest and hit it with a stick.  If the wasps become angry, explain that you are bringing them freedom and hit the nest again with greater force and frequency.\n\nSound foolish?\n\nAny more then this country's policies in Iraq?\n\nThere is a valid (if twisted) point to the approach you suggest, however.  For most a human history, military campaigns were staggeringly successful compared to modern day ones.  Take the USSR if Afghanistan or the US in Viet Nam or Iraq:  These wars COULD be won as quickly and decisively as wars of old (the whole mid-east went from Christan to Muslim in two generations) but to do so requires the sort of tactics that were employed back then.  UTTER DECIMATION.  Barbarity on a scale that a world with Internet and TV doesn't allow for.\n\nThe Romans were in a very similar situation in Judea.  A gorilla war that couldn't be subdued through force without utterly destroying the territory.  So they did.  This is what would be required to bring the situation in Iraq under control but I'd like to think we wouldn't do that.\n\nBest to keep out of their country and let them kill each other.  They're going to anyhow...
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how do you think we got our freedom by standing back.\n\nin the public eyes iraq does not deserve freedom like ours.  we need keep fighting the terrorist for the people OF THE WORLD from the terrorist who rule it.  and we are not dictator we are freedom fighters who fight for FREEDOM,  JUSTICE AND LIBERTY.  unfortunitly people lost sight of it  and voted wrong yesterday.  \n\nand morally we are now also headed in the wrong direction.  people need to be responible for their action and not blame it on science or the society.\n\nfinally for the budget there goes the state and national level budget and economy and our taxes.  people what things to be in place for a better country and community.  but who do you think we pay for it in the long run.  we do with our taxes, not with the so called federal and state money people think we have.\n\n country is in a mess thanks to the ungrateful american public who forget how our free\n\nall you need to know
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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.
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Could we defeat them? Yes we could. Do we currently have the balls to jump in a furball with them and stick it out to the win? No, we do not. Witness Iraq and all the mewling and whining even after it was carefully explained that it would be a long, expensive process.\n\nShould we? No. All we need do is show that we have the guts and determination to finish what we started in Iraq, they will back off.
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I agree that the killing is going to escalate, not stop. Radical Islam has a hell of a lot more people than we do (never learned that from Nam I guessed) and they can wait forever. Also, now they have a martyr, not that he didn't deserve to be killed!\n\nQuite frankly, I am getting a distinct message that the President of Iraq does not like a lot of our behaviour and is trying to throw us out. Don't be surprised when there is no democracy in Iraq, and they become more militant than the ones we threw out. They have a big reason to hate us now!!\n\n"The more our Iraqi security forces, our police, our army, the more they grow in number, in training and are ready and able to perform and to protect our people, then the less we need of the multinational forces," al-Rubaie told CNN's "Late Edition."\n\nHe wants us out! Read between the lines if you are able!\n\nPlease quit with the FREEDOM BS!! We are there for OIL, not freedom!! Saddam WAS NEVER a threat to our freedom, I don't care what kind of spin you use!!! Freedom is the rights rationalization to get oil for the oil companies who pay next to nothing in taxes.\n\nCrude has gone down. Haven't seen any lowering of gas prices. Bunch of low life gougers!
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Well I'm all for removal of the troops but I see 2 problems with this (going by only what you have told me btw)\n\n1. We can't make deals with the insurgents. That is for the new Iraqi government to do, not us.\n\n2. The question remains: are they willing to recognize the new Iraqi government as the sole controlling power within Iraq even after we leave?
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One, I'm not a "conservative sypathiser".  Two, you have already played your hand by identifying yourself with a majority which MUST mean that you are a Democrat or mistakenly believe that our country is a democracy.  Is your reliance on the "majority" necessary for you to formulate and justify your questions?\nThree, by placing restrictions on and making pre-judgements regarding the "truth" of Iraq, you show yourself to be intellectually dishonest.  \n\nHere are your three things, for what little regard you will pay to them:\n\nExempted food from unilateral trade sanctions and embargoes. \n\nSigned the LARGEST nuclear arms reduction in world history with Russia. \n\nCommitted US funds to purchase medicine for millions of men and women and children now suffering with AIDS in Africa\n\nFor the record, I am not a Republican.  I am a Libertarian.
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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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i dont really think that we are forcing our way of government on iraq per se, its more like we're giving them the opportunity to decide for themselves...as dictator, sadam didnt allow choice, there was no opposition allowed, things we take for granted here in the us.  look, we took sadam out which does benefit the world, no matter what the liberal media may tell you.  so what next? just leave and not help them rebuild and reconstruct?  that would just lead to perpetual anarchy and make problems even worse...these so called insurgents as the media calls them are nothing but suicide bombing, homicidal, maniacal terrorists...we must help the people of iraq build themselves to a level so that they can sustain a decent way of life on their own, no matter what form of government they may choose, and without the constant threat of terrorist "insurgents" who want nothing more than to oppress and murder anyone who may disagree with them.  after 911, i knew that we were in it for the long haul, and i think that that is what a lot of people may not understand...people want to see results fast, convienience is king in the westernized world...but this is a serious issue that has been going on for decades, and is an issue that will take decades to fix.  zarqarwi (sp?) was iraq's leading terrorist and we took him out...that is progress...and what does the liberal media do? they actually have the gall to question whether his death was necessary...it just tells me that no matter what is right, its all about what will get you power in american politics....ahhh it pisses me off that people cant see through the intricate fabric of bullshit that the left has clouded this country with...anyhoo....its not about the present..its about the future...you may not understand now, but hopefully you'll realize later.
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For both of you, the Government is NOT here to hold your hand!  Otherwise we would live in a socialist country, which you can if you wish.  Not one person I can think of is a bloodthirsty soldier death wanter, except the "left" to USE as ammunition for their own gains!  Two TRILLION??? Back that up!  I am SURE we spend that much and more on Medicare, Medicade, Social Security, and Welfare.  Are they working??!!
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Oh dear, you are stooping low, particulary on the 90th annivesery of the Battle of the Somme where nearly half a million of my countrymen died in one battle.\n\nWhen are you going to get it through your head that no-one is simply a "war supporter" apart from a very few mad people. That doesnt mean however that we all think like you do and should cut and run leaving the Iraqis to their fate. A fate which we created.\n\nHow can you live in such a black and white world where you have to wear a label of War Supporter or Peace Protester?\n\nWhy not have "intelligent debater" and then you may learn, and contribute something.  \n\nStop the name calling and come up with something constructive for a change.
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Dear Dude:\nIt is not merely Bush that sends the soldiers to death. He is just a puppet in the hands of transnational companies. You can say that he himself is one of the owners of these companies but read my suggestions below:\n\nYou must learn who the real enemy of the world's innocent peoples, including Americans and American soldiers outside America.\n\n\nNow that we live in the age of disinformation, maybe it won't make any difference to you. The ages are getting darker and darker. And I wanted to share with you the following facts: If you agree with me please send them to as many friends of you as possible... \n\nThe transnational companies which are using American government and ARMY to sip oil from Iraq are paying back with some of the money they have earned by selling the oil they have been continuously stealing from Iraq. They will do the same in Iran and Venezuella.\n\nYou won't believe it but some transnational companies are there to force the Yahoo Corp. to delete my questions here. But I am continuously changing my name to hide it from them. Until they find me, thousands of people will have learned that America is no more controlled by its national companies. Transnational companies are a great threat both for America and the world. A transnational company is one that feels no loyalty to any nation. They don’t pay any taxes to any government and they are strong enough to overthrow governments all over the world. For the time being they are using Americans. They threat America by the fact that if they draw their capital and investments from America 25 % of its population will be jobless. \n\nThe fight and the tension between the members of the Senate is in fact a fight between the American and non-American capital owners. Right after the 9/11 the nationalistic or loyal American capital owners became a little bit stronger and passed a decree from the senate to the effect that the central government and the states are to buy their weapons from NATIONAL war industries... But at present non-American capital owners have become stronger enough to sip petroleum out of Iraq by using American ARMY. This is the horrible fact about American Politics and Bush is not loyal to America.\n\nSorry for the terrible English. Wish you prosperity and happiness. I am a mere warrior to enlighten people about facts.… Yes, they are my facts. But believe me they aren’t groundless.