USA should stay as long as they need to until they straighten out the country of Iraq.
204458
I think it's admirable to bring democracy to Iraq, but I feel like the top priority should be the problems we face here in America.
625518
Even though they have set up their own government in Iraq along with their own constitution, they are not stable enough to allow us to pull out quite yet.  We (the coalition) are helping them build their own troop strengths to an acceptable level for us to leave.  You will see a reduction in coalition troops as Iraq increases theirs.  If we are short sighted and pull out too soon, we will leave the Iraqi people at risk of being over ran by the insurgents (which by the way, most of them are not Iraqi's at all). and it will result in us having to re-deploy back there.  So the best course of action is to finish what we start and then we will go home.   We all worry about our loved ones that are off to war.  Its a natural feeling.
380389
Arcane are you  crazy?  Their are a lot more modernized middle eastern countries that Iraq.  I have been to a couple different countries and I saw nothing that even Iraq.  You need to know what you are talking about before you start saying stuff like that.  One other thing I want to tell you about.  If the Iraqis didn't want us there all they had to do is run us out,  but they are going through what we did  in our civil war, Losing life's, homes, family and what not they know that it is a necessary evil but most of them are ready for a change.  There have been more business open up in the last year than any other year in their history.  Soon as they can show that their military is able and willing we will be out but no sooner.  It would be a disgrace to the US and its people if we left now and let total hell rain down upon them.
199606
you can't just invade a country, blow up their infrastructure, destroy their government and military, and then leave when the situation gets too sticky. the US should have seen this coming from a mile away, and should never have invaded in the first place, but now that they have, they need to deal with the problem rather than turning tail and running. unfortunately, as always, it's the poor - the american soldiers and the iraqi civilians - who are paying the price, while those responsible for this mess are unscathed, and most are profiting from it. \n\nthere's just no easy answer to this one, and, though i hate to see more soldiers die for this, i think leaving now will only make the situation worse, and moreover would be the least moral thing to do to a country that the US is now responsible for. abandonment is not the answer. \n\nimpeaching bush would be a good start, though.
584642
The Iraq government has the last say in it. They suffered more of his regime then we Americans have so it's really under their jurisdiction to do what they may with him.
227706
I think that the military could be of better use protecting our own borders, Iraq was a mistake from the beginning and we need to admit that mistake and bring the people home.
242246
I agree, we need to get out of the Iraqi land and let them decide for themselves what kind of government they want. It is wrong to occupy foreign soil, especially for the reasons that Bush gives.
515959
Remember we have a thousand year of history behind us and have survived and co-exsisited. Saddam was installed in power by the Americans. He was financed and armed by the US(to combat Iran). We now have another American puppet in power. Then we paid the price of America's mistakes and today again we are paying the price of America's mistakes with our lives. All we want is America to get out of Iraq and we will solve our own problems. The sectarian violence will not cease unless American's leave our country. They are doing more harm tham good with there presence. Dont they realise, we dont want there "democracy" or way of life. Just let us be. We dont need any help from the Americans. GET OUT OF IRAQ NOW.
647401
I'm confused, is this a question about Bush or the future of Iraq?  Bush will only be in office a few more years.  Iraq has a future which will go on for a long time.  The thing is, Bush didn't ask the people of Iraq if they wanted help.  He didn't ask the people if they were happy with their old government.  What the people of Iraq are telling him is that they aren't happy with the Bush solution.  Bush needs to pull back and allow the people of Iraq to decide what form of government they want, that is after all, what Democracy is supposed to be all about.  Hopefully the people of the USA will speak loudly in the next election and will get someone who listens to what the people want, not what he(she) wants.
496225
Believe me, you aren't the only one questioning this. I think it will take as long as we're willing to put up with it. They will have to learn a whole lot quicker, when we pull out.( or they will take their weapons, and go home )
623623
i think the iraqi army should start taking over. thats why they were established right?
6158
Not as long as the US troops are in it, i think once they go out, people will get calm and everything will work out.
355641
I do understand that you are not the ones responsible for America's actions in Iraq, Americans. I am from Egypt and I of course don't agree on the war from the begining, it was like a breach to the Iraqi Sovreingity rights...ridding the Country from Saddam's governemnt is something that people Iraq had to do, and does not require the help of anyother country; in other words, it is an internal affair; and what America did is an interference in the internal affairs of Iraq. It Also caused much damage to both sides, Americans lost lots of soldiers there in vien and it consumed alot of money that could have been used in a better way. Also Iraq now is in a state of disturbance, and I don't see that the American forces are able to control the situation there. Gureilla warfare is not easy to handle...so, since they already did what they wanted, they got rid of Saddam, and established a new government too, they should leave and leave it to the new governement to take care of it, because they already fail to sustain a stable climate there. If they insist to stay, then that can be nothing but occupation, which is of course something that is unacceptable...right?
270669
That depends on the resolution.  If we pull out and Iraq has a civil war, then no.  If Congress finally sends the necessary number of troops to secure the country for the 75 years - YES I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT'S HOW LONG IT WILL BE - then very eventually, it will be worth it.
577510
THE ONLY REASON THE EMBASSY IS NEEDED THERE IS BECAUSE OUR TROOPS ARE THERE,OTHERWISE THE GLAMOUROUS EMBASSY NEEDS TO FADE AND LET THE IRAQI'S DECIDE THEIR OWN FATE AND LIFESTYLE.NOT THE U.S. OR OSAMAMAMA DECISION.I BELIEVE THE IRAQ'S WERE ALSO IN LINE WHEN THE BRAINS WERE PASSED OUT.
592034
That's what they said with Iraq "stay the course"\n\nIt just gets worse and we get more in debt.\n\nAnd it is not only the $, all the talent that could have gone to building in America goes to Iraq to fight
581238
its definitely time but there's a problem...Iraq is in a state of chaos that is worse now than ever...militant groups have gained supporters and are fighting stronger than ever...the u.s. went in there and tore Iraq apart...we currently are doing more damage than good, as most of the funds that are suppose to be going toward rebuilding the towns and home of citizens are being used to supply our troops with food and more ammunition...the government is established and is capable of running itself, and Iraq now has its own police force and armed forces....we should pull out and let the country begin to run itself...