We're going to STAY in Iraq to get the job done ?  Anyone think we can?
928147
No.  The entire process was doomed from the beginning.  Besides the fact that the operation was poorly planned and executed, the people of Iraq have too many long standing ethnic/religious differences.  Just like eastern Europe under the Communist regimes, these differences were quelled by the strong-armed rule of Sadaam.  We are dreaming if we think that we will force middle eastern people to become like us.  They will not accept our religion or our western values.   They will have to work it out themselves with our support, not our intervention.
890113
They will stay until Iraq is stable enough to be on its own, and not a minute sooner, I assure you. The President still controls the military and both Democrats and Republicans can see the value of a reliable Democracy in the Middle East so do not expect them home anytime soon. Sorry to burst your bubble, I know you just want them out of harms way.
1123470
No.  we can't just pull out of Iraq before its own government is stable.  Then it would be another Vietnam.  If we just pick up and leave, the country will turn into a police state, much like Somalia did during the Clinton administration.
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.
921341
They are towards leaving Iraq.  They really don't have a plan right now.  They wanted to use scare tactics against Americans, so they get the vote.  As of now, I haven't heard any plans yet.
438686
Man seriously you know if we leave Iraq, then mayhem beyond what we are "supossed causing" will just be worst.\n\nRead some Iraqi blogs.\nyou will then see the truth.
726905
The situation in Iraq reminds me of trying to hold water in your bare hands.  The present government is like a Mirage in the desert, and will surely fall, maybe as soon as this week if the Shiites threat holds up.  If we leave Iraq will collapse.  If we stay it will collapse slower, but still collapse.  The idea that fundamentalists, no matter of what stripe, will have control of Iraq's oil I'm sure is making people sweat all over the world.  Oil must be reasonably stable.  To accomplish this end,  Bush is going to have to open this up and really include the rest of the world in discussions, military personnel, planning, and execution,  if there is any hope at this point  Let us hope that it is not too late for some form of reasonable solution to be worked out.
1083131
We're not losing the war.  You've just stated why.  \n\nI have a friend over there who is currently helping to train Iraqi Security forces and if anything we need another 5 years before we leave.\n\nHopefully our next president is as dedicated to these efforts as our current one is!
889180
Yes, and it's actually quite simple. Give the Iraqi government a SPECIFIC deadline to withdraw coalition troops and stick to it. They are not holding up their end of the deal. They think if they continue to appear weak and in distress that we will stay inevitably, and we seem to be falling into that trap. Our administration needs to get a clue that they are really being played by these people. How's April 1st. No Foolin'.
710993
The UK has already begun the retreat. I expect Australia and others to follow. We are too deeply entrenched to do exactly that very quickly. Democrats know this. We are likely the ones who will remain behind to help Iraq. \nThere are much deeper reasons aside from democracy for Maliki's call to remain in Iraq indefinitely. There are ties between Iraqi leadership begging us to stay, Saddam's death sentence, and Don Rumsfeld's resignation yesterday. Maybe something on the scale of Watergate from the Nixon era.
696572
Yes. I'm surprised to hear that he made such a common sense suggestion, but yes, I totally agree. We've been told repeatedly by this administration that the Iraqis want and need us there and are thankful for what we're doing, so why not find out straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak?
391639
I think they should but I dont think that Iraq is ready for us to leave.
849044
Do not.\n\nI do not want to concede a victory to terrorists. We can eventually withdraw a majority of our troops, but only when Iraq is positioned to handle their own security.\n\nEven then, I think Iraq would be a strategic location for an American military installation to keep an eye on oil shipping channels, keep Iran in check, and generally have a presence in the middle east.
969984
Ask when are we going to get out of Iraq.
985721
The Iraqi government will have to do that if they want it.  The US government can't keep forcing themselves on countries that don't want them there.
1125762
"If I was in yo' shoes, I would be...uh..."\n"Leaving!  What a good idea!!"\n"Whoaaaah!"\n\n(à la "Animal House")\n\nAll seriousness aside, does anyone think we'd give up that toehold in Iraq now, especially since we pulled out of Saudi not too long ago?  How better could we lord it over on Iran and Syria than by having bases right next door?
1033519
No, our job is not done. How can you start helping a country then back out when you're in the middle of doing so? Only a sissy ass liberal would do a thing like that. GOD BLESS USA & GW!