Now that we are there, are we still in Iraq to provide liberty, freedom and democracy?
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The thing that disturbs me the most, is that the government can say things like "Liberty, Freedom, Democracy"...and the american public actually believes it.\n\nAs people living in North America, sure comparatively we have a huge amount of freedom - but a lot of that material freedom depends on the resources of so many countries.\n\nThe standard of living that we enjoy doesn't come from nowhere, so in that sense, from that perspective we are not totally free. So when the U.S. goes to war to protect its interest, and uses the words like freedom, liberty, democracy - they aren't totally lying, nor are they totally telling the truth.\n\nGetting a bit philosophical here, but i think the as people living in industrial nations, we have to reduce our dependency at home, so that words like freedom and liberty actually have some relevance.
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Absolutely, Peace and Democracy will happen in Iraq. I have a source you can look at to see the progress and great things that happen in Iraq that the mainstream media doesn’t tell you about.
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Looks like you already have one or two good answers, and they are right.  We are no longer a free nation conceived in Liberty.  We are a nation that is scared of being hauled off to jail for trying to stand up for our rights.  Ben Franklin told the people we have a Republic and added, if you can keep it, when asked what kind of government had been formed for our new nation.  I now ask myself how long we will be able to keep our nation, the way it was set up by our founding fathers, for the people and by the people.\nI am so sick and tired of hearing about the war on terror. I have always heard if you can scare people, you can control them.  I would rather follow Franklin D. Roosevelt's advice and say there is nothing to fear but fear itself.\nWe aren't having a war on terror.  We didn't go after Bin Laden with everything we had.  We went after Iraq, claiming they were a threat.  Turns out, by the 9/11 report, Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11.  Bush is simpling trying to control us and this country by using a made up war and having his buddies on Capitol Hill pass all kinds of laws that strip our rights from us.\nWe can't live in fear all the time.  That is what the real terrorist want us to do.  They wouldn't even have to strike us again.  They can sit back and watch our country self destruct on itself without any help from them.\nI have never toted any party lines, but you can bet I will never vote Republican again.  By the way, I didn't vote for Bush either time.  I saw what he did as governor of my home state, Texas.
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you know, i think we have got some more important things to do before we leave iraq.we should make sure that the situation will not get bad when we leave iraq.you are right, the police and iraqi forces are trained but you know, the situation is so sensitive, we should be sure about iran, syria and other goverments who support terrorists and tell them not to be involved in iraq and its affairs and then we can leave with the honor of victory.( i am an iranian citizen and i respect the US soldiers very much and i know US as a country which i have always wanted to live in)
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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.
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Put faith in your new government with the backing of brits and usa you will become a democracy believe me one day soon you will be proud to be iraqi and a dentist you do a wonderful job keep the faith your people need you.
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If we give up any freedoms to remain free the terrorist have won the war. We need to be able to go ahead with our lives in a free society or we have lost the war.
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Here I thought we were pushing for a civiled democratic society over there. Theres no hanging in a civiled democracy. Its too barbaric. There is lethal inject and electricution though. \n\nLets all hold hands and walk forward to the 20th century. And if we send enough troops over there and stay there long enoough, despite American and Iraqi civilian protest, we might just make it to the new millennium before it ends.
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I can't imagine being an Iraqi woman. I would like all women to enjoy the freedom's that I do. For that reason I believe that our involvement for world peace is the correct choice.\n\nListen to the success stories about the good we are doing over there instead of listening to the negative stories.\n\nGod Bless our military who are serving for Freedom.\n\nProud Mom of an Amercan Soldier serving in Iraq.
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My hope is that the future will show that, yes, it is worth it.  Not only to the Iraqis, but also for the entire region as well as to us.  If we can build allies in the region, it stands to reason that it will benefit us in the future.  Libya has been taken off of the list of terrorist nations.  Freedom and Democracy can be contatious.  Kuwait is a great example.
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It's perfect for Iraqis, which is why we're there. The short-term is difficult for everyone involved, but the long-term will be a much better & freer world for both Americans & Iraqis. Our fate lays together. De Opresso Libre!
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What a fricking 'tard.  Iraq is Iraq fault, America is just trying to help put it together so they know what freedom is all about.  Where does your monkey azz live?  If it is not the States then I bet that your country was helped by the U.S. at one point too.
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In totally agreeing with you, dare I also add: \nBetween Afghanistan and Iraq, over 50 million people have been liberated. Both the Taliban and the Bathists have been taken out of power, Saddam is on trial by the people of the country he ravaged for decades. Pakistan and India along with 129 other countries are now our allies in this war. The emerging Representative Republic of Iraq, with their new constitution, is now giving hope to the whole mid eastern region. Many changes are now taking place in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and several other Arab countries. 14 of the Iraqi provinces are quite secure, with two more, more or less secure. The only real hot spots now are the two in the so called Sunni triangle. The Iraqi economy is now growing by about 10% a month. Since it has many natural resources (fertile land and lots of water and the worlds largest un-tapped oil reserve)they have now re-planted all the thousands of date palms that Saddam destroyed and are now exporting produce to Iran, Turkey, Jordan and other countries in the area. At any other time, a conflict like this would over run their neighbors with refugees. In this case the opposite is true, the refugees are returning to Iraq from where they have been for years. \nPilgrims are flocking to their shrines on holy days\nLittle girls are now going to school for the first time, not only in their young lives, but for several generations. Women now may vote and some even hold office in their new government of the people, for the people and by the people and under the threat of death. I some times wonder if we shouldn't just give them our once wonderful constitution that the ACLU and the Neo-Socialists of this country have been hell-bent and Devil driven to destroy, after all, we don't use it any more any how.
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That sounds about right. You all know we are still in Afganistan right? We are also still in Kosovo. Did you know that? I don't hear any news from that any more. Except through our military chanells.\nIt takes time to do it right, train their soldiers and police. We have built power plants and water facilities. These facilities were not bombed by us. We made darn sure we kept the infrastructure intact. We gave back what Saddam took away with his 30+ palaces and grand life style for his people the Sunnis (who aren't too happy they don't have a friend running the country anymore). I'm not talking about all the Sunnis though.\nThe big thing is we have to make sure the Government of Iraq has a good enough security force to make Iraq safe and secure. Then we'll leave.\nThe war WITH Iraq was over in spring of 2003. We are fighting insurgants and terrorists now.
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Regardless if you agree with the invasion or not, we freed them from a dictator where now they shouldn't fear for their lives. How would you feel to live in a place where if you spoke out against the government you would lose your life? We are doing our best to give the Iraqis what they deserve. But sadly there are those radical people who oppose us and democracy and will do everything in their power to prevent a democracy from forming in their home turf, even if that means taking their own life.\n\nBut this war goes much deeper than just a war to free Iraqis from a dictator. We are fighting extremists who want to kill America, Israel, and Christianity. I feel if we do not try and stop these nutcases now that they will only grow stronger and attack us eventually. This would be inevitable if we pulled out of Iraq. \n\nAlways support your troops even if you disagree with what they are commanded to do. No reason to attack them for something they have no control over.
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USA will continue as long as people have faith in democracy and freedom.
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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! ---!!!