what do you think about Iraq?
460325
I think that it's a mess that is never going to be fixed no matter how long we sit over there; no matter how many soldiers die.
962257
Uh, gee, let's see:\n\n1 - Over 80% of Iraqis say they want the US out of Iraq,\n2 - Over 60% of Iraqis say they want the US out of Iraq AFTER stability is restored, and\n3 - Ergo, they want us to stay until stability is restored.\n\nSimple?  If you say so!
793272
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.
732821
I so agree with you bro, I went to Iraq in 2004 and I was in Baghdad for a year. I'm currently in college and I love my country and I love the army, but Iraq was a huge mistake It's a fucking mess over there. I hope american leaders will wake up and realize the sooner we leave the better, because its only gonna get worse over there. I prey that no more of our countrys children will have to endure anymore torture over there because this war doesn't benefit anyone. BRING THE TROOPS HOME, and OBAMA FOR 2008.
364704
Do you think the war in Iraq is a mistake?\n\nUm, YES!
775737
There are many articles on Iraq from media around the world.\nI'm unsure what aspect you would like to concentrate on so have included the link below:\n\nhttp://au.search.yahoo.com/search/news?p=Iraq&fr=fp&ei=UTF-8
377765
i was in iraq and i know it is better now. i have talked with hundreds of iraq's and they are much better off now. the only iraq's unhappy are the ones that have lost power and money because saddam is gone. It is better now, even though it may seem bad on tv, before with saddam things were much worse.
449753
The few Iraqi people that i have meet. \nHave been ordinary people who just want their country to have peace. \nthey want the chance to rebuild their country, to live in freedom and security, \nSome thing which they have not had the chance to do since Saddam. \nThe few i have meet told me they don't mind the western soldiers being there, until the time is right for the Iraqi people to take over. \nif the insurgence will leave them to get on with it.
232074
Has any one asked the Iraqis if they WANT the democracy or not? Ofcourse it's OIL, do you think Bush cares about how Iraqis feel?
1084607
Hi, I am an Englishman and never visited the States. I suppose like many people I would have to say that I have had mixed feelings about the USA. Most of the information regarding world events etc comes via the media and does not I think always give the most unbiased opinion. Not just in political events. We all see popular shows like Oprah and this without doubt has a profoundly negative effect. We see in the main what can only be described as weirdos and have to wonder if these strange selfish people are indicative of the country as a whole.\nHigh consumers, irresponsible ecological attitude and a me, me, me mind set.\nAll sounds horrible doesn't it? Thankfully there is the Internet where over the past couple of years I have made some excellent friends who have illustrated that there is a far more caring and unselfish, generous aspect to many of the citizens of the US than I previously thought. \nMy country and yours have been strong allies both economically and in time of conflict and shared a whole lot together. I personally hope that this will always be the case.\nWho knows what may happen in Iraq, North Korea and the rest of the world. But I believe that in the main (although always influenced by oil) The forces currently in Iraq are trying extremely hard to bring about stability. If they were only allowed to do so, your country and mine could bring our troops home. The sooner the better.\nIn a nut shell I am pro American. OK?
302567
We went to Iraq based on the belief that Saddam Hussein has weapons of mass destruction and the belief that Saddam was a terrorist.\n\nSo far there has been no sign of weapons of Mass destruction.  Some believe there never were any, others believe they were mobile and were moved out of the country before the U.S. came in.\n\nCurrently the United States is rebuilding Iraq's government and entire infrastucture because they came in a tore it down.  They are training police, and military men.  They have helped the Iraqis write a constitution, and have had nation wide elections.  They are currently waiting for the elected officials to ratify the constitution.\n\nGeorge Bush and his followers try to focus most of the attention on the forward movement of Iraq and what progress is being made for the Iraqi people and how the world is better for it.  Others beleive we are waisting our time and our military men and women's lives over in Iraq.\n\nI tried to be as unbiased as I could be.  That is my belief of the current situation.
876408
Obviously, this is a very subjective question.\n\nIf I were an Iraqi who mysteriously lost a loved one who was subsequently dug up in a mass grave years later by American troops - the answer is a resounding, yes.\n\nIf I am a critic of the war and feel, despite the overall conditions of the country under Saddam, that it was more "stable" before we ousted him, I would answer, no.\n\nBoth answers would be honest and the truth - depending on ones perspective.
627924
Thank you!  we should be happy if the Iraqi's build their government, so they can do things their way. Yes, they needed help. They didn't know how to build democracy, but America has backed off as much as they could. I want to visit Iraq someday and spend my money there as a tourist. If they form this government right, Iraq can get rich just from the tourism. Iraq is beautiful, they deserve to be able to show off the beauty and make money at the same time. I can't wait for the day to buy in their markets. Sit down in a cafe and drink coffee. Visit their Museums, swim in their waters, buy me some Delicious Iraqi food. I'm so excited that someday it will be safe. I love Jordan. and Dubai. Iraq will be like that and all the world will be spending their money there. I want to find out what kind of fish they have that I could fish for.
1063744
The "poll" most often cited around here is that 80% would like to see us leave Iraq (iraqi citizens).  Mind you that poll was asked in a way to generate that answer.  I would like to know more about the poll saying 80% of the country are optimistic, but it doesn't suprise me as 75% of the country is living in relative peace...the problems are in a few areas.
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.
817317
Currently, it's in Iraq.
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!