be in the middle of this? I am no longer sure what are objectives are. We supported the oppresive Hussein regime for years. We used him as a buffer against Iran. Now we have created a vacuum. The result could be far more terrible than the regime we overthrew. Bush cannot admit he made a mistake. He has said he will leave it to the next president to sort it out. To me this sounds like stubborness and cowardice. He is more concerned with his legacy than those who are fighting and dying. I once fought in a civil war myself. It was a mistake then, and it is a mistake now.
199543
What War did you fight in? Our President did not make a mistake, He took the war to them, Have you forgotten 9-11, Thank God we have not been attacked on our shores since. Besides it's something you idiots don,t think about, Iran we are now right next door. Think about it. I'll Ask again, I'm a Marine, What War did you fight in?
142053
SORRY I THINK YOU DRIFTED AWAY FROM ANY POINT YOU WERE TRYING TO MAKE.\nRIGHT GOT YA NOW.\nWHY DONT THE PEOPLE OF OTHER COUNTRIES DO SOMETHING ABOUT THEIR LEADERS.INSTEAD OF RELYING ON OTHERS TO DO IT FOR THEM.\nSORRY THE PART ABOUT, THEN BUSH ONLY CAN?\nTOTALLY LOST ME THERE.
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.
42715
I do believe that the ex-iraqi regime wasn't good at all , it was totally vicious and a real evil , but , please , is it a US leader who meant to correct that ? no and million no , i prefer saddam husain than what america did over there , it was a big lie , they wanted oil for israel,  why should they do that and lose millions of millions ? because simply US is actually ruled and govern by israel , israeli rich people are all in US and they have the US economy in their hands , bush couldn't refuse that ,  yes all those who talked about mass distruction weapons were liers and  america won't do the same with iran because it would be a change point in the history when iran kick US ass-es , NOW  FOR ALL THOSE STILL BELIEVE US ADMINISTRATION : PLEASE , DO U FEEL BETTER WHEN YOUR FAMILIES MEMBERS ARE DYING IN IRAQ IN A WAR THEY WEREN'T SUPPOSE TO HANDLE , ARE YOU HAPPY WHILE IRAQI INNOCENT CHILDREN AND WOMEN AND OLD MEN BEING KILLED WITHOUT ANY MERCY FOR NO CLEAR REASONS ? COME ON I DON'T WANT THAT FREEDOM WHICH DAMAGING A COUNTRY AND MAKE IT EVEN WORSE THAN WHAT I HAS BEEN , PLEASE , AND HONESTLY  , LET'S CONFESS , YOUR DMINISTRATION LIED A BIG LIE , AND YOUR PEOPLE , OUR PEOPLE ( MUSLIMS) , ARE THE REAL VICTIMS , WE DON'T HATE YOU , YOU DON'T HATE US , YOUR ADMIMINSTRATION ARE DOING THINGS LIKE THAT .... THINK AGAIN ,,, AND BE CAREFUL IT'S WON'T BE LIKE THIS NEXT TIME ..\n\n\nTHANKS FOR THE ASKER
419322
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.
520564
I agree only to the degree that sometimes there are situations where a war is unavoidable, but Iraq was most certainly NOT one of those.\nDo you really think it is justified to destroy a whole country and start a civil war into the bargain, just so a few big oil companies and Haliburton can make vast profits, while the nation as a whole is becoming the most indebted country in history?\nAnd don't tell me about Hussein being anevil dictator, that seemed to concern nobody when they armed him for the war against Iran.
665836
I am with you all the way. Some positive things are happening in Iraq and some progress is being made...but at a terrible cost of coalition and iraqi lives.\nThis war was a mistake, but no one in the white house will admit that they screwed up, so they say "We must stay the course" which is just another way of saying, "if we pull out now, it will be admitting that it was all a mistake, so let's KEEP making the mistake and maybe we will come out smelling like a rose."\n(Which isn't going to happem)
480078
Hey Maj Johnson!\nWhat the hell do you think that our "Rulers" want to protect us from "so called terrorists", no it is to fulfill the ancient human desire to dominate. Like all the king from past, US Kings think on the same lines. Understood!\nMoreover, Isolated Foreign Policy? Has our country a foreign policy? I'm flabbergasted, Man??????\n\nSo Maj! Please tell it to your seniors to force the ruler to call the forces back, save the lives of own soldiers, innocent Iraqis, Military resources, weapon and equipment.
467399
The killings will continue if he is dead or not.  We invaded their country.  If another country invaded us to take out our evil president whom we do not like, do you think our country would stop fighting back from the take over and let them dictate to us on how we should run it?
90822
The war was based on a lie.  So we got rid of Saddam.  Does this mean we have to overthrow every other dictator who abuses his own people too?  I think not.  There are some angry, angry people here who, like their Republican leaders, hate to hear the truth.  Listen to the bonehead who thinks all liberals should be shot and be afraid.  This is the kind of person who avidly supports the brain-dead George Bush and all he stands for.  Given the chance, these nuts will destroy our country.  God help us.
176118
I promise to not call you any names. Nor will I rant against Bush.\nHere are some of the problems:\n1. Waging a pre-emptive war on a sovereign nation is against international law and against the world's self-interests. I hope you don't want any country to be able to justify attacking another because the other country might be a threat in the future.\n\n2. Too much evidence suggest that the administration created  the WMD threat to justify their decision. Shouldn't going to war be based on an honest consideration of facts???? Shouldn't the administration be open about its reasons?\n\n3. Yes Saddam was a bad guy, but are you seriously suggesting that we take out anyone we think is a bad guy??? And talk about destabilizing--by what criterion could you possibly judge Iraq to be more stable now than before?\n\n4. Who's talking about returning Saddam to power???\n\n5. WMDs is not an obsession--just one of many reasons to question the honesty and the competence of the administration.
567040
It is a shame that people are dying.  But the soldiers are in Iraq to try to better the lives of the Iraqi people as a whole.  I don't agree with war, but I also don't agree with oppression or dictatorships.  So it has me upset in more ways than one.  I do not want anymore people to get hurt, but what about all those that died under Hussein's regime?  One of those soldiers were from close to where I live...he was from Springfield, MA.  It does feel like it is never going to end.  I support the soldiers, for I know that they are doing their job, and it must be hell for them.  So I am a torn soul when it comes to this war.  I hope that the people involved are safe and no more harm comes to them...I can HOPE.
578035
In the past we would be attacked (i.e. 1st World Trade Center attack, Marine barracks in Beirut, Blackhawk downing in Somalia, Embassy attacks, etc.) and our response has been little to non-existent. On 911 we were attacked and this President has done something. It was a very tough decision but he made it. The path has become rough, many who supported him have changed their minds and no longer support him, but he has stayed the course. I do believe both the president and the troops deserve my support. They are doing what has not been done for a long time. Fighting the enemy, if you believe we should have gone to war with Iraq or not Al Queda is in Iraq today, and our men and women are fighting them. Al Queda attacked the USA and I agree with the president that we should hunt them down, wherever they may be.
62774
Honestly, Bush knows about pretty much everything going on. Now, does he act accordingly to what goes on? No. Why? Well that's the multi-billion dollar question, er, wait, multi-billion dollar war budget he made. Why focus so much time and effort on a country hundreds of miles away when your own country isn't too well off? We have people protesting soldier funerals for gods sake. WTF. And he knows about everything going on, but doesnt know what to do. So how does he react? "Well the war is going good". Honestly, f*ck Bush. He's the worst mistake in the history of the United States.
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?
301049
I think we won't really know the impact of the war in Iraq for years down the road.  I sort of think of it like this:  People tried to ignore and appease Hitler.  In the end it cost 6 million Jewish people thier lives.  Perhaps if someone had taken a stronger stand earlier on it could have been avoided.  Maybe going in to Iraq earlier instead of waiting for something catasrophic to occur will save more people in the long run.  In that respect, maybe Bush is enlightened compared to the average guy on the street.
583984
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?