y do people want to pull our troops out of war!?!?  the were the ones that WANTED to go to war!?
398522
I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!! It's about time that someone had the guts to speak up and say it like it is.\n\nGeorge W. Bush...is by far one of the best presidents that we have had the honor of having in office for a very very long time. Yes, he has made some mistakes but what we need to look at is the % of what he's done right vs. what he has goofed on. \n\nI beleive that we did the right thing by going to the Middle East. The TERRORISTS are destroying this country, it's up to us...American citizens. To stand behind our president and give him the much needed support that he deserves. \n\nGOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!! & GOD BLESS GEORGE W. BUSH!!!!!
246130
why would you think they would be thinking about our troops? most of them are self absorbed snobs who only think about themselves and next few million there going to make. so who cares if they mentioned the troops or not, as long as we keep them in thoughts is all that matters.
640434
I totally agree with you!!  That is exactly what my husband, son, and I did just a week before the war started--we held a Support Rally for the Troops, at out State Capital.  It was neither for, nor against the war--rather to tell the men and women about to answer their calls to duty that we were here to stand behind them and support them.  There had been so many protests on TV, high school walk-outs, teens burning books, and other such atrocities.  We just wanted to let our troops, and their families, know that we were proud and grateful that they were serving our country and protecting our freedom to express our own beliefs.  Ironically, to include the kids who's rights to free education that were being protected, as they were walking out.
887247
Boy, you people are something.  I agree that there are people out there that just hate the military.  I have run into a few, they call me a murderer, mercenary, and all sorts of things.  But for a veteran to say he thinks that the war is a bunch of lies, that just tells me that you must have forgotten a few things since getting out.  The President will see more information than the public will ever see, and with this war the majority of the decisions he can choose to make are between two really bad choices.  It really bothers me that people think the President is doing such a horrible job, when they themselves couldn't do any better.  If you were President what would you do pull the troops out?  OK, what would you do when the fight follows them back here?  How would you react when we lose our Allies by pulling out?  How would you expect to recover the American way of life after you screw everything else up?  Before you criticize the President why don't you think about the desicions he has to make knowing that every move he makes is under the microscope.  Most of our troops know more about the war than civilians will ever know, and most of our troops support it and volunteer to go back.  When we declared war on terrorism Iraq was put in the crosshairs because it was supporting terrorism.  We did not declare war on just those involved on 9/11 we declared war on terrorism and any supporters of terrorism.  \n\nSince opinions are like ***holes, I know everyone is going to say something about me.  Frankly, I have probably heard worse than what you people could say about me, so if you really want to try and make me feel bad, embarass me, or anything like that you are just wasting your time.\n\nBTW, all you people that say vote Democrat, keep in mind that throughout history Democrats have gotten us into more wars than Republicans.  Even this war is a result of the inactions taken by a Democrat (Clinton).  So don't blame this entirely on Bush.
974271
Whatever the political reasons were that we went to Iraq, how many people can argue that the people over there that are willing to try and build a civilized and organized government are much better off? Its a war, people die, goals are chieved and failed, thats what its all about. Did we invade their country? I don't think so, since the new government there is asking us to stay. I don't know if I'm the only one thats noticed, but 80% of the people opposed to the war are either parents concerned with the well being of their kids in the military, or people who aren't and never were part of the military in their entire life. People join the military to fight in wars and defend their homeland, thats what the military does, if you join the military with expectation of not being put into harm or for a free ride through college, thats your own fault, do not join the militarty unless you want and are fully ready to go to war.
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I don't understand what you're talking about,  being as our country is at war.  Men and women are losing their lives daily.  Who's running?\n\nI've never been in the position to go to war.  I DO defend families on the homefront,  by speaking out and taking action against abuse and neglect.  Many people run from this, saying it's not their "place".  I agree with you, in this sense, that Americans do not defend their country and families the way they should.\n\nI also agree that Americans have lost their pride - it's turned to arrogance and ignorance.  We're heading for more wars if we don't change - in a hurry.
905315
What? you want the troops mad at you?  you must have been a 'nam protester....  :)\n\nGet mad at congress...protest them to have the troops come home.  but don't stop supporting the troops...supporting them is not supporting the war.
663106
To all those who "Support the troops, but not the war":\n\nI do not want your support so please be quiet and stop undermining public policy.\n\nThank You
1112788
i'm on the "get the hell out" bandwagon...  i really can't believe when everyone gets all upset when a journalist gets hurt or kidnapped over there.  the soldiers don't have much choice about being in the war zone, however the journalists don't HAVE TO be there...  right in harm's way.
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It's because when they talk and talk and talk every day to pull the troops out it's politics to win office in Nov. and 2008. They know if Bush pulls out and Iraq fails and all Iraqi's die then they will look good and Bush bad. But they can't vote for us to pull out because then that would expose their lies and rhetoric. They make me feel very ill. Politics ahead of victory.  They couldn't even give good talks about the good things that happened this week. Neither could any left wing media.\n    http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/jeffjacoby/2006/06/15/201337.html
1030554
People get upset because we expect so much more from our own people.  We are the liberators, the good guys.  We should not be lowering ourselves to the standards of our enemies.\n\nOur boys and girls are doing one HELLUVA job in Afganistan and Iraq, but they are only human.  Mistakes can/will be/have been made.\n\nAlso, war brings out the worst and best in people.  Some folks make mistakes, other revel in the bloodshed.
601863
Yes we cant even get our own government functioning and were trying to fight wars to promote Democracy around the world........makes no sense at all.... another thing  were all surrendering our civil liberites to fight for freedom what kind of bunk is that?
533403
The Iraqi people don't want the US there. The US is well overdue to come home. The soldiers are just doing their job, granted. But there is a distinct line between  a false liberation and an illegal occupation.
801451
No.  My nephew decided to join to go there and signed up and he wanted to because he believes in the cause, so it is not like he was forced to go there.  When someone signs up for the military, they know they are going to go fight, and they choose to serve.   My other nephew his brother went ROTC and so he went through college, graduated, got his commission and is training troops now so he will be going over but he is still in the states.  ( my nephews, sister and whole family are all Republican )\n\nWhy would their family or friends want to change to a party that does not support what they are doing???  The whole "we support the troops but not the war" thing that democrats say is only being is fake and we all know it and so do the troops.  \n\nI do not agree with the way the war has been carried out, but that is tactics, and a tactical disagreement, not a philosophical or moral one.   I believe that Rumsfeld should have listened to the generals and gone in with a MUCH greater force from the get go and we would have been done by now, like we were in Desert Storm.   That does not mean I disagree with the war or think we should pull out, I do not in either case.
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Yeah, and why do they wish to stay there to finish their mission so that more Iraq children can be safe?  If they just up and leave, there will be no hope for those children.  I pity the closed-minded people who think that it is our soldiers who are rampantly killing those children and adults.
975400
Oh God!!!  You people make me freakin' sick!!!\n\nOk...Iraq in on the verge of imploding as we speak.  Do you not realize the impact the US Forces are having right now?  If we pulled out this very second a whole lot more "innocent" people would be blown to bits by their country men.  We're traning Iraqi Police and Iraqi National Guard so that maybe they will become strong enough to protect their own country.  We're rebuilding schools and providing medical aide to the sick and wounded.  Just because you watch the news does not mean that you are in any way, shape or form "enlightened" to what's really going on.  Have you ever heard the phrase, "News is only good when it's bad"?  No?  Well pay attention, because the only time Iraq is in the news is when someone dies or someone f*cks up.\n\nAs for the US soldiers who have died- They Enlisted!!  We have an all volunteer army folks.  No one forced us to join!  No one was holding a gun to my mothers head when I signed that dotted line.  We all know the risks of joining the military and if some one tells you different they're a God D@mn liar!  Don't cry for us.  We don't want your scorn or pity.  Just say "thank you" and be on your way.\n\nOh you support the troops you say?  You don't want any more of us to die you say?  News flash!  If we pulled out now it would be a slap in the face to those of us who have ALREADY made the ultimate sacrifice.  It would be like telling those who were killed or mutilated that it was all for nothing!!!  They laid down their lives for nothing!!! \n\nScrew you people and your yellow bellied, liberal, bull$hit.
633552
If we, the American people, had our way, we would pull every troop out of Iraq. Unfortunately, our President doesn't really care what the average citizen wants. That's why he has one of the lowest approval ratings in the history of this country. He does what he wants to do, and the whole world hates all of us for it.