why don't we (iraqi people) have a governmet until now like normal people?
456298
Because our government failed you.
815228
Since Iraq now has its own president, the best we can do is to continue trying to help them keep it a democracy, allowing their people to vote for what THEY want, so it doesn't fall back into the hands of a terrorist regime that isn't good for them or for anyone else. Regardless of where we live, we are all inhabitants of this same earth and we are all connected. Their problems are our problems, and our problems will be theirs, as well. That's how it works. We can't close our eyes and ignore atrocities elsewhere or those atrocities will come force our recognition, as they started to do over a decade ago when we first started being attacked by terrorists.
136123
It was necessary for us to create a stable govt. in Iraq to prevent it from becoming a host country for terrorism and to counter the very real threat they posed of producing WMDs.  (I feel we should have waited and taken on Iran or Syria first)\n\nBUT\n\nIt is apparent that democracy is beyond the capabilities of a factionalized and tribally minded Iraqi population.  Therefore, we should get out as soon as possible rather than continue this wastefull experiment in democracy.\n\nHOW we should do it is arguable.\nBut I suggest setting up a US friendly authoritarian government.  One that will have the determination to counter any insurgency using the most severe means.  Yes, I'm talking about a dictatorship.  This might offend some, but it is the only way to effectively govern a nation like Iraq.\n\nOur goal should be somewhat selfish.  We're trying to protect ourselves by establishing stability. We should do so in the way that's least harmful to us. \n\nIf you look at the alternative.  This idea really isnt' so bad:\nCivil war vs. our US led leadership OR\nIslamic dictatorship vs. US. led leadership.\n\nAlso, if you look at history, which was worse:\nShah of Iran or Ayatolah Komeni?\nBatista or Castro?\nChina before the revolution or China under Mao?\nCambodia before or after Pol Pot?\n\nSome countries are destined for dictatorship.  Those that are will be better off under our guiding hand.\n\nOf course this could not work over the long run.  We must have a strategy to totally exit from the region once it is stabilized.  Involvement in the mid-east does not work for us.  We must accept that fact.\n\n!!!---If I've answered your question.  Please remember to vote for my answer! ---!!!
91914
alot of people are talking about the democracy that was brought by usa to iraq.how do you understand democracy.how can democracy be implemented under occupation.what kind of democracy is there when the occupation army,forigne security personel are above the law,they can kill,humilate,rape,anyone they like without questioning.since an order was passed disqualifying the iraqi courts from hearing any such case.do the worl know that the present speaker of the iraqi assembly was kiked & hit by a simple solder because he requested to enter the green zone to go to his office,this happened to two other ministers and many senatores.is this the human righta the usa brought to iraq.do you think the iraqies dont know democracy!!!!.read thair history.what was the counsel of the nation  1922-1958.now who brought dictatorship to iraq.wasnt it the most stable and advanced arab country till 58!!!.how did saddam climb to power ,he was a mere deserting soldeir who never served nither in the army as a soldeir nor in the govt at any capacity.w2hith no qualifications what so ever accept secendory school and a record of being a murderor when he was19!!!!.how was he made the vice president as his 1st appointment in the govt in 68.which power was behinde him.these are facts & there is alot more.you have destroyed one of the finest countries in the world in the name of democracy and big lies like wmd,9/11,relations with alkaieda.who used to warn saddam when there were several coup attempts against him.why wasnt he removed of power in 1991 desert storm when the coalition armies destroyed his army totally and was at the outskirits of baghdad.he was a sitting duck then.think deeply about these questions.
783646
You cannot give Democracy to anyone. All you can do is show what it is and show them a way. The rest is up to them. The Iraq people have to want democracy. (all of them) It can be really difficult to know it is what you want if you have never had Democracy and have no idea what it really means.
510252
The Iraqi people are involved in a civil war now and if we leave now or later doesn't make any differnce they will be involve in a civil war, I say pull out now and let them settle it. No more American lives should be lost to a lost cause, and a misguided war from the begining.
1016527
As a nation we are powerful but to me as mitlitary in Iraq, We only have inexperienced young people fighting the battle. If you remember. in the begining the military did what they went there to do. After that, I felt that they should all have come home. But to sit in someone else's country and try to make things better for them to me is a waste of time, money, and young lives. There are to many people in that country that opposes United State's idea of a free nation.
779749
This government has had policies in place for years that can place any person under the control of the authorities .\nGet use to it .
465803
There is a solution, yes.  We need to stay in until we're done, until the Iraqi government is stable, and the people don't have to worry so much about the insurgents.\nTo the Iraqis I would say, "There is good in all of us, and evil, including our men and women who are in your country now.  MOST of them believe in what we're doing, and feel that you all have a right to be free of tyranny.  As soon as your government and police force are stable, we'll be out of here.  Keep doing what you're doing:  You're hopeful about the future, many of you are turning in the insurgents to the authorities, and you believe that we're trying to do good for you.  Keep your hope alive!  Most of us are, too.  We believe in you.  Please believe in us."
321587
I think it was totally right to go to war, mis-informed people argue otherwise. Do I think Iraq will be able to convert smoothly to a "democracy" state? No, it's not what their used to, they are used to a dictatorship of evil rule. If they like to be free, they will be, if they don't and prefer to live under a dictatorship then they will fight to do so. Promoting stability in Iraq is up to the people, not the war effort.
676255
No. Iraqis are falling into abyss and the Americans are nowhere in getting order to that country. So what if the new government was form. It's just America's system of assuring to the world that they've got things under control in Iraq. There's still suicide bombers in Iraq more frequent than it is in Palestine territories.\n\nIraqis are also not better off under Saddam. Saddam did lots of nasty things but not featured on the news so you don't know what had happened in Iraq under Saddam regime.\n\nSolution. It would be better if the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) step in Iraq and dispel the US.
983276
That depends on the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people. They both need to stand up for their country and make it secure. Their inability to stop the violence is the only thing keeping our troops there. If I were an Iraqi citizen, who voted for a democratic government, I would be pissed if my neighbors were trying to screw it up by blowing up their fellow countrymen. Living in fear from thugs like that can only last so long. \n\nEither they stand up and make it stop, or I think our troops should stop playing the role of the "nice guy", and actually start fighting back no holds barred.
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.
534742
THE IDEA IS TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE HANDS OF COUNTRIES THAT ARE UNSTABLE.SOME COUNTRIES CHANGE LEADERSHIP FOUR X IN A TWO YEAR PERIOD.IF IRAQ HAS THEM WHO CONTROLS THEM ? SUNNIS KURDS. IT HAS TO STOP OR WE'LL BE IN W.W.III IN A HEARTBEAT.
200846
Wait to US is finished with Iraq and make it a true democracy then maybe we will do the same for your country, what ever it is, God bless and good luck
303048
Actually, Saddam seized power all by himself, locking up and in some cases executing members of his own party in order to declare himself dictator.  The US did not do that; Saddam did, and the Iraqi people let him.  Get your facts straight.\n\nIraq before Saddam was already a bit of a basket-case.  The regional and sectarian splits that we see today were definitely around back then.  If Saddam had not seized power, somebody else might have.  The government was pretty corrupt, like most in that part of the world.  Iraq had joined other Arab states in attacking Israel, so it is likely that a Saddam-less Iraq would have continued in its hostility to Israel, possibly supporting terrorist groups like its neighbors Iran and Syria.  It is difficult to say how exactly things might have turned out, but there is no good reason to believe that it would be much different.
52267
Should be..but even if we had adopted a new government...if people in the position will stay the way they used to, probably we'll remain the same...We are yearning for better. What president and all the government officials are promising to us, never happened in reality. I don't want to expect too much from this country. Everything should be in a new form by now but seeing it with my own eyes, as much as possible I want to be realistic--and this is the reality.