Is it possible for there to be peace between America and Iraq?
402290
peace is, in my opinion, a metaphor for what we might think as being buddy buddy w/ others. that will probably never be the complete case w/ iraq.  i think that we will become somewhat understanding and that some ppl will always be bitter towards us, which is the case w/ the world, but we r already in there and need to help them get through the tough times that they are having
790525
No, absolutely not.  This would send the entire middle east into war.  Iran would invade along with Syria.  We must stay until the Iraqi's can defend themselves.  A gradual reduction of troops over a three year period should do the trick.  I am a White, Catholic, Male, Italian.
166981
Definite NO! If that were to happen, then freewill would be forfeited to that power. If one disagrees with that power, it could mean death for that person.\n\nThis is going to happen though, in the not-too-distant future. America is that Superpower. You've already witnessed what happened in Afghanistan, Iraq, etc. Soon America's going to just overrule the UN Security council & do what she pleases with the world. I say overrule in the assumption that 1 or 2 countries may disagree with this but most of them will agree with being ruled by America.
193571
Iraq is slowly but surely turning into a self governing democracy that will in the near future be capable of defending itself and participating and working with nations worldwide economically and as an ally in the war against terror. the Iraqi people will be free to pursue the freedoms that we here in America have long taken for granted.Iraq does indeed have a bright future ahead and because they do our future here is America is brighter as well.~
12052
it will never end. as long as there is Iraqis all over the place, then that war wont be over. They not allow any foreigners rule over them... just put yourself on their shoes, would you allow bin ladden rule over america? :P
629205
There is no declaration of war filed with congress, and George bush cannot use the military rule. He says we are peace keepers now, although everyone knows that America is really occupiers of Iraq.
261463
No, never. It is not that possible because historically, the US Presidents have been conforming to a general historical trend known as WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant) with a few exceptions ofcourse.\n\nIs it desirable. As long as the Pres would end wars peacfully and spare us the wars, why not, but how would having such a Pres realy affect our F. Policy? would he be more Pro-Jewish State (Israel), i mean, HOW MUCH pro can you get? That would be interesting.
928147
No.  The entire process was doomed from the beginning.  Besides the fact that the operation was poorly planned and executed, the people of Iraq have too many long standing ethnic/religious differences.  Just like eastern Europe under the Communist regimes, these differences were quelled by the strong-armed rule of Sadaam.  We are dreaming if we think that we will force middle eastern people to become like us.  They will not accept our religion or our western values.   They will have to work it out themselves with our support, not our intervention.
66113
While it is not impossible it does certainly seem to be improbable.  Thoughout recorded history there have only been 7 years of total world peace and that has been a day here and a day there to add up to the 7 years.  Religous differences, racial differences, as well as disagreements on type of government will always stand in our way.  John Lennon tried to lay out his plan for World Peace in his song "Imagine", it would take all of that and then some to bring it to a reality.
807031
no, with the US here now, there is no world peace. It would be more violent though
618
Never. Iraq was not a succesful example for US. They'll put more economical pressure on Iran rather than military action.
1100599
Hey Hans, stick to the subject.\nWithout war there would be no peace. Without war or the threat of war, the Germans would control Europe, the Soviet Union would still exist and Saddam would still be killing his own people and stockpiling WMDs. Without our military and OUR President the world would be a much more dangerous place. Someone prove otherwise. God bless our military and God bless our President!\n\nremeoui - Keep drinking the Kool Aid!
628138
Yes, knowing what we know now, this wasn't the solution.\nMuch more could have been achieved with less loss of lives and resources.\nThe real problem with Iraq is yet to emerge. This country is in complete disarray, there is nothing left. the moment the Americans leave, a civil war will break out, because there is no dominating or controlling force. In a normal revolution there is an organization, a plan, a people movement. Ideals, a bigger picture. But here?\nA better way would have been to work from the inside,to start up a movement, to feed them money, structure. To let that movement gain momentum, and so on. In the case of Iraq, maybe try to split up the country?
789346
Peace is always an option. If we have equal respect for all people and stop coveting other people's oil money, there can be peace. The US govt has made its share of mistakes and needs some correction.
647366
The answer is no.  This country is in bad shape.  Millions of people are considered at a poverty level, and here we are spending all the nations money on Iraq.  Bush is just trying to finish what his father started.  We need to focus on the American peoples well being before Iraq.  If he wants to worry about something he need to put the troops in Afganistan (or however it is spelled) where the real threat is.
1018754
Badly, very badly.\n\nAll three sides, the Sunnis, Kurds and Shi'ites will fight like dogs, and eventually the United States will not be able to stop it. Those Iraqi troops we trained will also come back to haunt us too. This is a bad situation, and all the weapons in the US arsenal will not be able to solve it.\n\nOn the upside, I think it would have happened one way or the other, contrary to liberal public opinion....sad situation, time for us to leave!
932473
Not only was it wrong to start a war in Iraq, it was also Illigal. \n\nOf course it will end, hopefuly not before order is restored in the country, otherwise, the US will leave another country in ruins like they did to Afganistan, Nicaragua, Cuba and others.