Do the Americans in Iraq have too much time on their hands?
470089
OMFG!!!   I Wish I had too much time on my hands, I am a Combat Medic serving in Iraq right now, near Ramadi, We are constantly busy doing something, granted yes, we have enough time to rest and relax, but in the grand scheme of things we are in a very high tempo area, everything from 1-2 patrols a day, or an 8 hour shift on an observation post (thats our "down time") maybe sitting in overwatch positions for 24-48 hours... I could go on and on about the things we do here, but to simply answer your question, NO!! we deffinatly do NOT have too much time on our hands!!
874548
No, and only a complete heartless moron with no honor would think so. We, for whatever reason, right or wrong, have caused too much damage in Iraq to just leave. We MUST clean up our mess.\n\nIf you go to someone's house and make a mess, do you just leave it for them to clean up? You shouldn't!!! It is as easy as that.
322636
Just pull the troups out and let them come home, they have done their job. Iraq will have a civil war regardless if we stay or not so why not just let them have at it and not lose anymore American lives.
430566
You have way too much time on your hands. . . . .
907313
Believe me, you aren't the only one questioning this. I think it will take as long as we're willing to put up with it. They will have to learn a whole lot quicker, when we pull out.( or they will take their weapons, and go home )
385204
Even if we pull our combat troops out today, the Iraqui military is still going to need logistical support for a long time. American troops will be there for at least a decade.
693126
I feel that the War is not only just but necessary. As a Marine I don't expect you to understand because you only see what the liberal press reports. You don't see what is really going on over here. Women are no longer being forced into rape chambers, Men are no longer being put through shredders, Iraqis are proud to vote, You know that thing that so many of you take for granted. You want Iraq to be free and have the same freedoms you have, but you don't have the patience for how long it my take. How long did it take for America to get it right? Oh we still don't have it right, but we still have it better than any other country. If you insist on complaining, move out of the country to a 3rd world country and then when you can't find your make-up or your TV, then tell us Marines we are doing wrong!
219071
Do we have Enough?  The Question should be do we think we have to many.  Americans are becomming to lazy.
2776
i believe that a slow and thorough withdrawl over a period of the next year is the only way out of iraq.  we made the mess, and now we MUST do our best to leave them with a non-explosive situation once we are gone.  many of the iraq's don't want us there, but are afraid of an immediate withdrawl will land their society into the hands of the political extremes and possibly fundamentalist elements.  we cannot pull out now, but over time with control.
815223
The administration said a year ago that the Iraqi army/police would be ready to take over. Now they say that it will take 12-18 more months for the Iraqis to be ready. And what will they say at that time? And how many more Americans will die will we wait for the Iraqi's to be "ready."  Is this "supporting" the soldiers? That is what liberal are against.  At least I am.
464720
There are many companies that have civilians working to support the troops in Iraq.\n\nKBR has many people over there doing everything from repairing helicopters to supervising laundry services.\n\nI will warn you that you will work 12-hour days, six days a week.
590706
I don't think its Americans.  Its our government. I'd say the majority of Americans want to take care of our own.  But our government seems to have other ideas.  Should we say they are un-American?  I feel ya.
1071851
i think its a difficult issue. i think that we are in the war for the wrong reasons, but i think the war is necessary. the us being on a different continent than most major wars has always been torn between getting involved and isolationism. we dont always make the right call. i think that the people in iraq and the surrounding regions needed help. needed military assistance. not to make way for democracy or any of that crap. but because of massive human rights violations. thats not why we got into the war of course, but its certainly a beneficial side effect. the us didnt get into WWII to liberate the concentration camps, and stop the slaughter of innocent people all over europe, but again, a positive side effect. so maybe it doesnt matter what reason we go in for, as long as the right thing gets done. the civilian casualties are appalling. but they are mostly due to the iraqi insurgency. of course the iraqi insurgency would not have happened if we hadnt gotten involved, because their aims were being accomplished by saddam hussein. and they'll be there when we leave. i dont know that the middle east is actually a good place for democracy. they evolved differently than america and europe. they may require a different form of government. in the end i dont care. the people will decide, and it will be bloody and violent, as it always is. most really important decisions are. but i think its probably time we got out. but as long as we helped people who needed it, maybe its not such a bad thing we got involved. and before you ask, yes i believe that our next stop should be darfour, and the other places in africa where appalling genocide is taking place. it seems we cant win. some countries tell us to mind our own business. others ask us where the hell we were when they were in trouble. like i said. its complex. i dont think theres a right answer.
965095
i think you have too much time on your hands
904181
Most of the developed nations, I mean the people, have become used to the life of materialism and indulgence. They have taken their life for granted. For some of them who travel aborad to see people living in pathetic condition, is an eye opening even for them. They then realise, the importance of life.  \n\nIt is not that the American life is superior. Your feeling is mostly towards their lack of apathy , awareness and understanding to be more humane.\n\nInvasion of Iraq, is an political consideration. Both sides of people have been killed.Their families have been hurt too. Nothing can come about from violence.The policy makers have been brought this point towards their notice by the affected american families.\n\nIts is matter of time for them to tackle such situation with diplomacy,tact and humbleness then being aggressive.
181861
I am sorry for the above answer - while we know that things are difficult over there, it is difficult for us to remember the Iraqis when we have troops so far away from home getting injured or killed. Our government has already spent a significant amount of money, and I am certain that a portion of that money includes support for the Iraqi citizens.\n\nPLEASE do not take the above answer as the opinion of every U.S. Citizen!
682441
Hun you do relieze that you put IRAN right and not IRAQ... Cause that is where I am right know IRAQ.. And this war is going to go on for a while.. we are going to be here for a long time.. This war is not a war on a battle field anymore.. it is a war against Insergeants who are trying to win the people over... the war we are at is called Counter INsergancy... We the United Nations... are trying to win the hearts and minds or the people (people being Iraqies)... But in a recent study that came down it will take at least 9 years for this "war" to be won... and 13 years to be one if the insergents do a better job at winning over the local population.. and from the front lines.. it is happing we are losing this war in the long run. American Soldiers are killed everday.. It was totaled and average.. we loose about 3-5 American Troops aday... that is through the Airforce, Navy, Mariens, and Army... If you as me Yes I want to be here... Cause if where to Loose this war...then my brothers and Sisters have dies for nothing... If you want to talk more in depth about it please feel free to Im me... or Email me