Are you an advocate for the war in Iraq? Explain.?
480452
pardon me but fuck no fuck that shit and fuck bush. i do however support our troops 100% from beginning to end.
324895
As a soldier I obviously have strong feelings about this question which are I would hope obvious enough not for me to point out here. \n\nI would like to mention something else though.  Many of the respondents have said "I support our troops but not the war."\n\nI have a very difficult time with this assessment.  Essentially what they are saying is that the soldiers are working for nothing.  We went to Iraq and removed a cruel dictator from power.  The fact that Hussein had chemical weapons was well documented by the thousands of Kurds he killed with them.  Had he agreed to allow documentation of their disposal (I believe he didn't because he sold them to other nations but that isn't a discussion for here) indicated a guilt.  The diplomatic process had failed years ago and whatever liberals think was not going to be reserected.\n\nMany of us do not necessarily agree with why we are at war but think that the ends do justify the means in this case.
156573
First, your question is flawed by assuming the war is for oil.\n\nSecond, I have done two tours in Iraq. The vast majority of Iraqis love Americans. The kids love us and want to shake our hands. The adults love us and regularly invite us to dinner and special occasions. They love us when we build schools. They love us when we build roads. They love us when we rid villages of insurgents.\n\nDon't believe what the liberal media is spinning. They have an agenda just like you.
930649
so are you arguing that we should stay in Iraq or not?  Because you say you can use sources why we should stay, BUT you are against withdrawal.  those are the same things.
180943
What war?\nThere is a war in Iraq?\nWooow! Dude!
230727
Fisrt of all this is not "our" war, it is an invasion of Bush. I doubt if anyone would support it noneless an entire population!!
791633
Well...we were telling the truth.\n\nI know, Its hard for you to accept it and your whole ideology is crumbling down before you but the fact is...By invading Iraq we STOPPED saddam from making Nukes.\n\nthere it is in black and white in the old gray lady herself. \n\nNow why dont you come on over to the winning side. Youve been spoon fed lies.
571498
You use the term because it fits your beliefs.  I support a war to end the continuing pain and suffering of people ruled by a cruel dictator and his monsterous children.  I don't support all wars.  I support THE War (emphasis on the "the" and the capital "W").  That is why I use the term.
541398
I support the war because I support freedom and democracy. If the U.S. were to initially retreat from Iraq now, chaos will inevitable consume everyone in a global standard. \n\nBecause terorists are a large group of people who seek to kill those who do not believe in their faith, something should be done NOW instead LATER. Who knows, we could have all faced something worse on 9/11. Unless people want their own bus stops to be bombed, then we should all support the war efforts.\n\nOne last thing; people can support the war but not the government or the president. Though I am a Bush-supporter; this does NOT mean that liberals have to like Bush or accord with him if they support the War on Terror.
433436
Support the Troops, but not the war? Why don't you tell them "Hey! You guys are great, but what you're doing absolutely sucks"! Get a grip on reality. War is not easy, nor is it predictable. Many unforeseen things happen. Let me ask you this - how many terrorist attacks have been perpetrated on US soil since we've been in Iraq? Wouldn't you rather be fighting these fleabags over there? And do you realize that our forces, all volunteers by the way, overwhelmingly support the mission that they are fighting? Stop giving comfort to our enemies, and show an undivided front and unwavering support for our people and the mission that they are fighting. If you are not happy with the war, keep your trap shut and cast your vote at election time. This irresponsible BS is what caused the failure of the Vietnamese War. It's a war, and Generals, not journalists and anti-war demonstrators, should be fighting it and deciding its outcome!
1121515
I am totally against the war, however, people who join our military go in knowing that even if it's not necessarily a war they would back, they have comitted to doing their job.  I might also say that no matter what war or why - they have my absolute respect for being a part of a bigger picture that may cause them great harm or even death.  I salute all of them.  Bush, however, can kiss my flabbly butt.
309023
Maybe I have a unique perspective from those that have posted so far considering that I am one of the "troops" and a veteran of the current conflict.  From my own viewpoint it is discouraging to hear all the anti-Bush/anti-war rhetoric--not because I support him/it personally, but because it belittles what we are doing over there.  Can you imagine what it would be like to be in a combat zone and know that your fellow citizens think that what you are doing is pointless, worthless, and/or "illegal"?  It is more than a little disheartening.\n\nAs for what I do: I correspond with a number of my fellow service members who are in Iraq and Afghanistan, I wear a Support Our Troops bracelet 24/7 to remind myself at all times of the sacrifices made by those in uniform, and I strive to educate those that I come in contact with about how not supporting the war that we are fighting hurts almost as much as being called "babykiller".
1006059
It is a shame that people are dying.  But the soldiers are in Iraq to try to better the lives of the Iraqi people as a whole.  I don't agree with war, but I also don't agree with oppression or dictatorships.  So it has me upset in more ways than one.  I do not want anymore people to get hurt, but what about all those that died under Hussein's regime?  One of those soldiers were from close to where I live...he was from Springfield, MA.  It does feel like it is never going to end.  I support the soldiers, for I know that they are doing their job, and it must be hell for them.  So I am a torn soul when it comes to this war.  I hope that the people involved are safe and no more harm comes to them...I can HOPE.
665105
I'm a 50 + year old Viet Nam Army Vet. Please take my word for this. The war in Iraq is NOT worth dieing for. I'm not against serving, but only for a good cause. Please stay home, get an education and demand better from our elected officials.\nThank you,\nSgt. Snafu
957192
While I believe we are undermanned, I don't think of the Iraq war as a question of nationality.  This is a crooked war and we all know it.  I can speak for many by saying I am not eager to die for a war I don't believe in.
1144805
As simple as it sounds, this seems to be a loaded question because it could be interpreted in several different ways.   \n\nIf the question was, "Do you support our troops in Iraq?", my answer would be; absolutely, yes. If the question was "Would you have supported our war in Iraq before it was begun?", my answer would have to be no.  If the question was, "Do you support funding wars with taxpayer's money in which the primary mission is either to  A. oust a dictator  or  B. spread democracy?", I would feel pressed to say no.  There are homeland concerns that, I feel, need to be addressed first before we open ourselves to this type of international involvement.\n\nI support handing the situation in Iraq over to the newly formed government, so that we may consider there to be an END to our war in Iraq.
1168337
I don't see how anyone who knows the facts surrounding the Iraq war and can think clearly could possibly support him. Do the pro-Bush people realize that Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11? Being aware of pertinent facts like that might help you think more clearly about President Bush. \n\nThe issue is not about supporting the troops. The issue is whether the foreign policy is right. I believe it is not and that it is appropriate and necessary to acknowledge that fact. I think that the present state of affairs speaks for itself - the Bush administration is arrogant and incompetent. \n\nAnd folks, when you talk about freedom of oppressed people, that was not the reason we started this, remember - it was about weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.