Is Iraq heading for a devastating civil War ??
148079
That's quite possible.  I've actually been seeing this coming for almost 2 years now.  I never saw a different outcome.  I think that preventing the civil war from happening will actually cause more harm than good.  I saw split the country up now -- even without a war.  The country was manufactured after WW1 and has no business putting together groups of people that dont really like each other.
84646
While the differences between the east and west are great, I truly can never imagine a geographic civil war in this nation again.\n\nWhat troubles me is the ideological battles that are fought daily in our country that could boil over if we continue to suffer under the kind of leadership George Bush has provided.  I don't think a liberal vs. conservative war would ever break out, but the body blows dealt to our national psyche by Iraq, the Hurricane Katrina response, the Patriot Act, NSA wiretapping of Americans, the "outing" of covert CIA agent Valerie Plame could do irreperable harm.\n\nFortunately, American citizens have one of the most powerful weapons available to fight such a war--a ballot on Election Day.  Hopefully, more will begin to see how truly life-changing it can be.
179842
No.  That much is obvious at this point.  It will be a war in the end, I fear, The majority will win but it will be a bloodbath with many innocents losing their lives in the process.
895888
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-scramble9nov09,0,6350531.story\n\nThat. It's actually a very mixed bag, right now, so expecting Iraq to be able to respond as quick as we can, amidst their still incomplete reorganization would be far fetched.
919198
IT IS AN AL QUEDA PLOT TO DESTABILIZE THE COUNTRY AND TO GET THE REST OF THE WORLD TO BLAME THE US FOR THE PROBLEMS. THE MAJORITY OF THE TROUBLE MAKERS ARE NOT EVEN FROM IRAQ. THE PROBLEMS IS THAT THE IRAQI FACTIONS ARE NOT GOING TO ALLOW THE INSURGENTS TO KILL THEM WITH OUT A FIGHT. IT SEEM LIKE A CIVIL WAR BUT IT IS AN INTRICATE PLOT TO DESTROY THE AMERICAN PROCESS. THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TO STICK IT OUT. IF WE RUN WE WILL BE ASKING FOR FURTHER PROBLEMS ON OUR HOMELAND.
763225
the current situation in Iraq
368933
There is no economy over there. It's an occupied Country. The U.S. Military is the only thing that is keeping things from totally turning to sheeeit. They don't have a Government like America says through the Bush Administration, it's just our Military forcing them to do what we want right now. As soon as we pull out they will create a Government. Right now nothing is what they got, and they know it. So it will be chaos until America leaves. That is why your seeing the Civil War.
739324
Yes, the conflict has gone way too far ! Our troops should not be further exposed to the violence.Iraq is not a state or province of The United States,we are simply there to help them establish their own government.With the casualties continuing to climb; perhaps its time to rethink  our plan of action.\n\nThis "internal civil war " is both political and religious  motivated; that needs to be settled by their own people .\nGive the people the arms and training they need and allow them to emancipate their own country.\n\nThe Sunnis and Shiites have been at "war" with each other for many years.Their true religious leaders(those who actually follow the true teachings of Islam ) should call the leaders of the others and  attempt to mediate an end to the killing and violence.
1139253
Of course they don't.  Iraq has opened up a can a worms we really didn't need to open.  The entire area will be destabilized for next the half a century.
593642
There is good article on the BBC website that gives two views on the future in Iraq.\n\nIt summarises both sides of the argument.
246111
We are training Iraqi armed forces as well as police as an ongoing project.  The country has many internal problems between the different factions there.  The insurgents trying to incite a Civil War does not make the situation any better.  Almost daily we hear about attacks against the Iraqi Police, it is amazing that there are even people who want those jobs.  Things will eventually stabilize and the Iraqi's will be able to take over.
869199
No predictions here. It is obvious. The answer is yes tomorrow they will meet and no nothing will come of it.  That place is in a mess and people are getting either killed by the thousands or leaving in droves by the thousand.  The only people left there soon will be the ones too poor to afford to move anywhere else. No one wants to admit the obvious it is a "CIVIL WAR". I've been in one to know one.
702393
Yes, Iraq is in the civil war now.
843423
Regardless of when the troops are withdrawn, there will probably be a Civil War. The present government that came into power with US help and backing realize this, hence they want the US to remain to secure their hold. The nation will probably end up with a strongman style dictatorship, like Saddam's but will be friendly to the US, at first anyway. However,I do not believe, the US is in there for oil, and definately not to win the "Hearts & Minds" of the Iraqies. They are mainly concerned about the 14 military bases being built, which will put the US & her client state, Israel within striking distance of all Arab & Persian territory. Although, I think your suggestion about letting the Iraqi people decide will fall on very deaf ears. If there was honesty involved about the war, I would think your idea would be the best way to let go of the tiger's tail...BUT??????????
459680
They are engaged in civil war now. Whether we leave now or in a 100 years there is going to be a civil war. 50 Iriqi dead every day. One or the other groups and sometimes both.
147907
In my opinion, Iraq isn't involved in a civil war. It's involved in a US-induced revolution.
113042
Do you talk about Matwees or Samurl Huntington's "clash of civilizations"?\nAs it looks it is inevitable. Just hope it will go easy on the world, because Bush looks serious about taking up a war.