So how did it come about that USA is trying to support a fundamentalist muslim Shiite ruler in Iraq now.?
817804
the people voted him in after the fact so get over it
1035036
The Iraq government has the last say in it. They suffered more of his regime then we Americans have so it's really under their jurisdiction to do what they may with him.
715008
As a previous answerer pointed, the US has supported a fair number of unsavory characters to forward its own agenda.\n\nHere is a link that you can use to find out more about it:\n\nhttp://www.omnicenter.org/warpeacecollection/dictators.htm\n\nThis list includes muslim and non-muslim dictators.\n\nBy the way, this isn't liberal or conservative. Dictators have been supported by both democrat and republican administrations.\n\n~X~
400315
Respectful question (first answer, too).  Good example of U.S. dissent and disagreement without name-calling, rumor-mongering, or lying.  Good presentation of evidence. At the same time, I think the first answer forgot to actually read the link.\n\nIslam is in serious need of a reformation, and that is exactly what President Bush is trying to do.  He can't do it by taking on "Islam", but he can get the people to turn against each other, particularly militant against reformist.  In fact, he's doing that right now.  He doesn't want peace in Iraq.  He wants them to stand up and take out the militants!  He wants reform, so Islam can take it's place as an equal with other world religions.\n\nHe respects religious freedom, but does not tolerate terrorism.\n\nI'm looking for a Democrat with some of the same values for my party.
816581
Ask Bush  he knows  better how  wars and murdurs are proceeded . and just trace back this  religion, i guess u will find out what religion spread this all.
973738
But the staement isn't true.  It also ignores reality.\n\nPolitics was very different in the 80's when everything did (and had to) boil down to West vs. Communism.  The fall of the Soviet Union changed everything.  Supporting Hussein was not a good thing, but it was justifiable.\n\nThe US never supported bin Laden., so you have a major problem there.\n\nMusharaff...what's the choice.  Show me that there is an alternative to supporting him.  Unless you support US forcing regeime change in Pakistan too?
889964
I've been questioning their support of Iran, France, and the former leader of Iraq, Saddam Hussein. I know Russia needs money and that need dictates much of what they do. But I'm also very wary that they may have ulterior motives. And I think our Pentagon is aware as well.
987624
The humanism countries should be united and all together boycotted american government.I think most american do not  agree to send troops to Iraq.It is only the decision of the government of Bush's administration..American gvernment is supported by  the government ofsome other countries such as England.But the majority of mankind do not agree with american aggression.American occupied Iraq has no strong basis.Sadam Husein had no destroyable weapons.really.The American governmaent had slander Sadam government.Slandering is heated by Allah Almighty.Slander is more cruel than murder.\nBush government is very arrogant.He think that american can do everything they want.
1067416
i dont really think that we are forcing our way of government on iraq per se, its more like we're giving them the opportunity to decide for themselves...as dictator, sadam didnt allow choice, there was no opposition allowed, things we take for granted here in the us.  look, we took sadam out which does benefit the world, no matter what the liberal media may tell you.  so what next? just leave and not help them rebuild and reconstruct?  that would just lead to perpetual anarchy and make problems even worse...these so called insurgents as the media calls them are nothing but suicide bombing, homicidal, maniacal terrorists...we must help the people of iraq build themselves to a level so that they can sustain a decent way of life on their own, no matter what form of government they may choose, and without the constant threat of terrorist "insurgents" who want nothing more than to oppress and murder anyone who may disagree with them.  after 911, i knew that we were in it for the long haul, and i think that that is what a lot of people may not understand...people want to see results fast, convienience is king in the westernized world...but this is a serious issue that has been going on for decades, and is an issue that will take decades to fix.  zarqarwi (sp?) was iraq's leading terrorist and we took him out...that is progress...and what does the liberal media do? they actually have the gall to question whether his death was necessary...it just tells me that no matter what is right, its all about what will get you power in american politics....ahhh it pisses me off that people cant see through the intricate fabric of bullshit that the left has clouded this country with...anyhoo....its not about the present..its about the future...you may not understand now, but hopefully you'll realize later.
797601
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.
1026976
My money is on Muqtada al-Sadr, one of the al Mahdi army or one of Iran's SVAMA agents. Lots of Shiites would like to be rid of Saddam himself.
770520
the dumb ass american government saw that iraq had a lot of oil and got jealous. so they made up a long story and said they had to protect the iraqi civilians. now they're just killing them (if you wanna call that protect them)\nUS wanted oil, that's the reason. and as for weapons of mass destruction. aparently sadam had some. let him have them, the US has them too. and it´s none of the US' business if they have them in iraq, it´s their land, let them do what they please
963174
Suspect the Marines are wondering the same thing.  It has become a confusing state of affairs,  You have Sutr's militia [Shias'] replacing Americans in Sutr City. slum area of the Shias. Then you have Militia running about and it's not clear who they are.  almost always just referred to as terrorist and sometimes Chias.  My conclusion has been "It's a fiasco."
945421
The USA cared about the people of Iraq and got rid of their dictator.  Look where it got us as far as international opinion is concerned.
763261
Poor old Sadam, since the US went gunho into Iraq more civvies and soldiers have died, Sadam may have been a brute in his own country, but if that was the case, why have the US and Mr.Bush not gone after other leaders where civil rights have been disregarded. Bin Laden is most probably in the US, that's where half his family have massive finance interests, their money was also used to prop up the US economy, ask any of the senate, if they are worth their salt they will tell you the truth.
58828
The USA DOES NOT support TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.. Hamas has ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY for HUNDREDS of TERRORIST ATTACKS during the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. \n\nIf the USA would continue their financial support of the Palestinian Government (lead by Hamas). They would be no better than Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Cuba, North Korea, and Sudan when it comes to financially backing terroristic efforts.
906493
Unfortunately, Iraq will be united with Iran. Shiites are the majority in Iraq. If there is a democratic government elected by the majority, it will be Shiite. Shiites run Iran. Iran is a shiite nation. No bashing, but Bush has created an impossible situation. Bush is right about Iran being the axis of evil. So what the hell do we do now? Please. We must not ask Iran for help in Iraq. Oh, by the way, in Democracy, you do not kill the people who disagree with you. The so called Iraq government is a puppet regime.