Do you think America's troops will still leave Iraq now that they already have Sadam? Why and why not?
489079
Not yet.  There is still stabilization that needs to take place before they withdraw.
594082
"should America leaves Iraq immediately?"\n\nShould America leave Iraq immediately? Ideally.
838125
YES, pulling out of Iraq now would be tantamount to the US Government pulling out of South Vietnam in 1975 and letting the Communist North Vietnamese coming across the border and killing 2 million South Vietnamese who had either worked for us or help us in the war and the \nPol Pot regime who killed another 2 to 4 million Cambodians.You are not wrong. What would happen \nwould be a signal to the Islamo-fascist terrorists that this country is ripe for a take over by them. We CANNOT LET THAT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
771577
Yes, our military involvement in Iraq will end, whether it's called a war, police action, or whatnot. At the very least, a president -- likely not the current one -- will simply declare victory, or mission accomplished, and then pull the troops out. Very much like what occurred in Vietnam. But if we settle for this sort of "victory," we may well face dire consequences as a result. \n\nI certainly hope we are able to bring our troops home after they have truly accomplished their mission. Are they very far away from doing that? From the news reports it certainly seems a distant thing.
457997
I think the end of 2008 is when the U.S. military should start leaving.  The Iraqi military will be in control of 75% of Iraq at the end of the summer and probably 90 something percent at the end up 2008.  They could finish it from there.
933520
The insertion of troops was a major mistake. The entire region under Islamic influence from Morocco to Indonesia is far less stable as a result. The U.S. is increasingly seen as dictatorial by increasing numbers of people around the world. Our economy has been vastly weakened. We do not have enough troops available should other emergencies develop. The Civil War, denied by the Bush administration but acknowledged as being fully underway by the rest of the world, deepens daily and leaves American troops there as sitting ducks. There can be no victory in Iraq. Just as the British learned after World War I, the Iraqis will not be conquered. There is too much value underground (oil) and too much division above-ground. The only result of continued occupation will be increasing governmental debt for the U.S. and more dead and injured American soldiers. Military contractors such as Halliburton are being enriched. The Bush administration has no idea of what they mean by "victory", nor does Tony Blair in England.
782358
Neither one.They will send more troops but less funding and will piss even more people off by utterly disrespecting the new Iraqi government forcing stronger ties between it and Al Sadr.
751527
Arcane are you  crazy?  Their are a lot more modernized middle eastern countries that Iraq.  I have been to a couple different countries and I saw nothing that even Iraq.  You need to know what you are talking about before you start saying stuff like that.  One other thing I want to tell you about.  If the Iraqis didn't want us there all they had to do is run us out,  but they are going through what we did  in our civil war, Losing life's, homes, family and what not they know that it is a necessary evil but most of them are ready for a change.  There have been more business open up in the last year than any other year in their history.  Soon as they can show that their military is able and willing we will be out but no sooner.  It would be a disgrace to the US and its people if we left now and let total hell rain down upon them.
96900
I give you my idea and I live near Iraq so maybe I can give you some facts.\nI think the main reason is the second US troops leave Iraq Iraqi people will overthrow their government and make a clergy republic just like Iran.\nIraqi people are very religious, the majority of Shiie's there love their religion. There are many Islamic shrines there like graves of some Islamic leaders and grandsons of Muhammad(Islam prophet). US troops will be very stunned in few days when they see some of Islamic rituals there, believe in me.\nThe most advanced Islamic school located in Najaf in Iraq and Islamic leaders have great reputation there.\nCan you remember anything about an Islamic leader named Moqtada Sadr in Iraq? He made a great protest against US troops and lots of suiside attacked had done by them and they didn't give up until an order from a more powerful Islamic leader(Sistani)\nEven US troops dare not to kill him because they knew if they do so it would made everyone there a suiside attacker.\nAnother clue is even when they are call for a vote they give permission from Islamic leaders there.\nAlso there is another reason, I think there are 4 reasons that US don't like this to happen:\n1. This clergy government may refuse to pay all US expenses by oil.\n2. There is a domino theory about middle east, theory says that if a country there convert to democracy all the territory countries will see how good is democracy and will convert to democracy.\n3. Iraq is also assumed to be a US market and clergy governments are not predictable specially Islamic ones, maybe they announce US products as Haram, just like what they are doing to Denmark.\n4. Iran is very active there, Iran and Iraq were same country years ago and people lives there are really similar(The most powerful Islamic leader in Iraq "Sistani" is from Iran) and an Iran-allied Iraq is the last thing US want.\n\nSo the troops there are defending US profits and people in Oval office are smart.
1080271
The US won't leave Iraq anytime soon. I see them there 50 years from now.
1059070
The U.S. is sort of in a bind in that it can't really win (the way we originally thought a win should look like) and we can't really leave (and have it look like we made mistake), so instead we'll phase out our troop levels over a period of years (10?) and continue to reassure the public that the Iraq government is able to handle things themselves and we're no longer needed, and it's anyone's guess how we'll explain the ongoing vioence.  How sad though for the families of fallen soldiers who may not see the ultimate worth in their sacrifices.
391639
I think they should but I dont think that Iraq is ready for us to leave.
536629
Of course I'd like to bring them home.  But we committed ourselves (and a lot of strategic mistakes were made, like going in with too few troops and not recruiting the existing military).  We can't leave now if we want to see the area stablize, but we DO need to change our strategy.  Like Senator McCain says, raids are not working, we need to go into a town and hold it, then move to the next town, leaving forces behind to keep the insurgents from coming back.  \nHOOAH! Go Army!
1103616
Ironically enough, we should continue with the war now, for the same exact reason we had for ending the war without taking out Saddam Hussein during Operation Desert Storm. It would create a power vaccuum in the country destabilizing the entire region, because every surrounding nation, and every billionaire sheik with delusions of grandeur would make a play to rule a country without a solid government and a means to defend itself. If we were to leave now, the entire region would be thrown into utter chaos. I'm a Marine. I am NOT pro war. But I do support the war. There is a difference. There are hard decisions to be made. And one of those hard decisions is to finish what we start. No matter how unpleasant it may be. And yes, "unpleasant" may well be the understatement of the century. But it is what it is. And we can't just up and leave millions of people ungoverned and undefended, no matter how badly terrorist organizations would like us too. And here's another thing to chew on. Terrorist organizations the world over are throwing resources and manpower at us in Iraq. This is true. But really, isn't it better for the U.S. to wage the war there, rather than on the streets of New York, or Chicago, or Charlotte?\n\nI will pray for the souls of those we lost so horribly, and for their families who have to live with the loss. I ask anyone who reads this post to take a few seconds of your day, to pray to your God as well.
878329
I am on the side to bring everyone home from Iraq. George Bush has really screwed over the American public with his little power struggle. I want him sent to Iraq to fight his own war He lied to us to get us over there. There are no weapons of mass destruction and he is more guilty of killing people now than Sadam is. Perhaps George Bush should be put on trial now for war crimes to Americans for his lie and Iraq people for all the people that lost their lives just trying to live.
257171
I knew it was going to be a mess before we went in there. The problem is politics. If we leave now it will strengthen the resolve of terrorists. It's psychological warfare, and unfortunately the weapons used are human lives. Its a no win situation. We have to find the lesser of two evils and run with it. I personally feel we have, but I feel we could be doing more to prepare the Iraqis to take care of their own.
338009
Can't see America losing the war in Iraq. Reason, we're there and now it's too late to back out. Most likely we're going to be in Iraq and the middle east for at least 20 years if not longer. The overall goal is to bring democracy to the region. Not an easy task, since most there don't know what democracy is. America will suffer a humilating defeat if it backs out now. It fought to a draw in Korea, lost in Vietnam. Now if it withdraws, that's another lose. It's not going to happen. America doesn't want to lose its international superpower status. And withdrawing from Iraq could led to that.