Where will Iraq rank as an issue when you vote in midterm elections -  third behind economy and social issues?
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That sounds about right, maybe fourth after education, economy and social issues.
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the current situation in Iraq
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The occupation in Iraq and more Americans dying.\nAnything else is a smoke screen issue to deflect attention away from this... Republican bag of tricks.
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I don't know about middle of New York, but we could put it in a red state it is useless to the US right now anyway. That is any state that voted repuglican in the last election.
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zippo.  no chance.  they've botched up iraq, they've spent (well, so have democrats) our great great great children's inheritance, the country's moral compass is out of whack, honestly i cant think of a single thing they've gotten right.  not even immigration.  we've lost friends all over the world, and will lose latin america soon to the chinese or europeans (hopefully not chavez)...and despite all the "good" news on the economy, think about your own debt and how easy it was to acquire it....i'm independent and have voted for both.
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Iraq...if you are an American.  Remember, some of their radical groups have abducted and beheaded some of our citizens.
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Other the usual (England, Iraq war, etc.), the only major issue I can think of is the fact that Scottish pareliment's roof almost caved in.\n\nBelow are some newspaper sites. The local internet news is always a good place to check for a countries' current concerns and issues.
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Republicans have a real problem here - they can't afford to let Kerry run his mouth uncontested, but they are skating on thin ice concerning Iraq with the nearing election. I would not want to be in a position trying to justify our being there (even though I feel that we need to stay at this point). Politicians are just slinging mud - when the overspray of mud hit the voters in the eye, the election can be affected drastically. Republicans need to be mindful of the shaky ground that they are on and proceed cautiously.
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Unity is the remedy to cure the cataclyism during the campaign.  After the elections, the people must go hand in hand for economic progress.
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A big problem with Iraq, is it a lose-lose situation.  We stay, we kill more Iraqis and more American and coalition troops and still have a mess.  We leave, they have a bigger civil war than they have now.  \n\nReally, I would like to see Bush and the Democrats come to some agreement about what to do there.  They always want to play the blame game and the blame game, while fun for politicians, is deadly for our troops and the Iraqi population.
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Iraqis just voted for their parliament.  Once the parliament meets, it could vote to ask the US to leave.  And it probably will vote on that issue fairly soon after it meets.\n\nWhile this is more time-consuming than simply holding a referendum on the issue, it is how most issues are decided in a democracy.  The US didn't hold a vote on whether to invade Iraq -- the President asked Congress to approve a resolution authorizing him to use force.  And it did.
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People should know at least as much about who runs our country as they do about the contestants in Dancing with the Stars, the plotlines of their favorite soap operas, or the current college football rankings.\n\nThey don't.\n\nIt's disgusting.\n\nPeople have opinions on Iraq, but many couldn't even find it on a map.\n\nGod help us.
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Our number one focus and priority should be on gaining control of financial security with equal access to wealth for all legal citizens plus putting on hold any immigration and removal of the illegal current ones! Our voting system is not legitimate,honest or trustworthy in its current chaotic form! We need grassroots honest election process!Total Government Reform etc! Taking the money "power" control from the current structure would reverse the control by a minority and giving it to the Majority for equal access! The environment is a big issue however you have to remove the oil corporations strangle hold from switching to hydrogen gas/fuel cell Water is the answer cause it is the one natural source that recycles itself and does not leave or endanger the earths atmosphere but control of money by the majority is of the nations best interest and ultimate priority!
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No far from it....the fact that we are at war shows our involvement in world issues,as well as our own....The next Presidential election will reveal poll & Government involvement among the population of voters,& I believe it will bring those out to vote that maybe wouldnt otherwise..Some are saying the current situations are discouraging & influencing their desire to vote,little do they realize that this is the time to be heard & make a difference by doing so..\nSo many are quick to criticise men & women in office,yet they didn't even cast a vote,that is just wrong...Yep,I see us involved from here on out..USA rocks!
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Absolutely, Peace and Democracy will happen in Iraq. I have a source you can look at to see the progress and great things that happen in Iraq that the mainstream media doesn’t tell you about.
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It's perfect for Iraqis, which is why we're there. The short-term is difficult for everyone involved, but the long-term will be a much better & freer world for both Americans & Iraqis. Our fate lays together. De Opresso Libre!
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My husband works in Iraq as a private contractor and has told me first hand....the U.S.military,civ contractors and the Iraqi military  have all ,together,done alot of good for Iraq and its people.But no,it wont be shown on our news or in the papers,at this point people dont want to know that any good is happening.Most people thrive on gore and negativity.The media is a joke ! I'll continue to open emails that show very positive proof that its indeed taking place.