When will the US pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan?
374177
Both governments are autonomous and sovereign. We will leave when we believe that we are no longer needed or when the respective governments ask us to leave, whichever comes first.
597661
For a definition, read the news about Afghanistan and Iraq from sources like:  http://www.alternet.org/ and http://buzzflash.com/\n\nThe US occupation of these two countries is a textbook example of an occupying military and the consequences.
791119
I don't think we ever got off of Iraq.  With 105 Americans killed in Iraq last month, how could anyone get off that topic.  Bush assured us we will be talking about Iraq for the next two years, when he announced that Rumsfeld we be there as long as he is president, and he still relies on Cheney for his advice on Iraq.  Sounds like "stay the course" to me.
705120
I fully expect the Dems to pull our troops just as soon as they elect a dem pres. into the white house. It will be an unwise news because we will start fighting big terrorist disasters on US turf.
809728
In a way, yes I do. \nI don't agree with people who say that the troops should be pulled out of Iraq. If we pull our troops out, then the terrorists will take over that country, and u can expect " a new Afghanistan under the Taliban regime". \n\nOur soldiers are doing their best to maintain order in Iraq.
814782
I'm willing to bet that, with a now Democratic controlled congress, troop withdrawls will begin sooner as opposed to later.  I'm a registered Republican, but I like Barak Obama's view that, if we start pulling out, it somewhat forces the new Iraqi government to step up.\n\nThe problem is, if that backfires, we'll have another Somalia on our hands where various factions are fighting for control of the same area.  That would not be good.\n\nTo answer the question directly though, I'll simply point out that, after how many years, we still have troops in Korea AND it's still technically a country at war.  It doesn't look good for the home team.
134443
Ask G.W. Bush. Thanks to his vendetta, it doesn't look like we're gonna get out of there anytime soon.
702542
Honestly, whether the U.S. military leaves or not, Iraq is bound to have a bloody next 5-10 or even 20 years.  And for what?\n\nFOR WHAT???
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Regardless of when the troops are withdrawn, there will probably be a Civil War.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??????????
766528
The US did not abandon Afghanistan, we are dropping millions of dollars into their infrastructure, NATO has taken over the daily operation of all the military personnel from all the nations who are participating, the same as they will in Iraq when it becomes a little more stable. America still has 1,3000 troops in Afghanistan, fighting the Taliban every day and the Afghan military is taking a much larger role in providing security for their Nation. There is no linkage because abandonment has not happened!
546186
US army must move out from IraQ,not Iraq only but Afghanistan also.So Iraq leaders or politicial can "making " strong government.I mean "Iraq government style".
208077
no. the US should not pull all of the troops out of IRAQ right away. it should be a slow process while the iraqi govt learns how to handle the present situation on its own. by doing so, they will no longer need the US there and they will become a fully funtioning country that is able to defend its self.\nand im in the USMC
1184476
what are you talking about withdrawing? we haven't left. it will just mean our people will be over there for an even longer amount of time cause our current president is a moron for thinking we have to stay there and be a police force
908932
Before that will happen, we have to be rid of the Bush/Cheney control of our government.  What is happening to the people, the civilians, is just collateral damage to these guys.  The have bigger fish to fry, and they don't give a damn about the casualties, ours or theirs.  They are in the Middle East to plunder, and are using our troops to protect their agents like Halliburton who carry it out.  When they are gone, we will then be faced with the monumental humanitarian job left over from their activities, which will include the restoration of what is left of Iraq and Afghanistan, and bringing some kind of relief and ordinary life back to their people.
106646
We will come home from Iraq when the Iraqis are ready to take control of their own country and will not slip back into the way things used to be.  Anyone who thinks that as soon as a democrat becomes president, they will just end our efforts in Iraq is very mistaken.  So you people think that after the progress that we have made, we should just pull out now without completing the job?  Anyone ever heard of Vietnam?  The one war we weren't completely committed to?  And how does it compare with the other wars that we have been in and did the right way?  Which war do we look back on now with the most regret?  Vietnam, because we went in half-assed and lost thousands of soldiers for nothing.  Compare that with WW2 where we lost many more soldiers, but finished the job.
960794
If the American military pulls out, a few things will very likely happen:\n\n1. If you think the situation is bad there now, the violence will only escalate;\n\n2. America will appear weak militarily;\n\n3. Muslim extremists will get the message that crime does, in fact, pay very well;\n\n4. The fragile democracy in Iraq will likely collapse;\n\n5. Those in power now, including the police, will be sitting ducks.\n\n(See also CAMBODIA after we left Vietnam for further lessons.)
383961
No, our nation is currently building several permanent bases in Iraq.  We won't be out of there for a long time