When will we know that we've won in Iraq?
928140
We will never win in Iraq, because we shouldnt have gone in the first place. A global war on terror is meant to be an endless never ending cash cow for the machine.\n  \n How do you fight an enemy with no homeland and no identifying markers and no uniforms?
948068
Yes, the terrorists may see it as a win.  President Bush even addressed that possiblity in his speech yesterday.   Let them celebrate if that is what they want to do, they have underestimated America before to their dismay and they will do so again if they think that this election was a sign of weakness.  They don't have a clue as to how much power the people in this country weld peacefully by voting.  They are only use to ruling by brutality and death.   They will NEVER win as long as this country and the free world stands strong against  them and what they represent.
835416
Well, I can tell you from my experiance that I thought we where making a difference. But I can also tell you I have friends I served with that think we are not. So the answers here will deffinately be as varied as the political parties we have in our country. Democracy is something that Iraq has never had. EVER! So there has been alot of problems. Theres Bath party members (That party was banned) Causing trouble. Religious differences, causing trouble. And a large and I mean very large segment of the population that do want to be free, go to work and just raise there families. The Kurds in the northern part of the country have had zero problem with all this and are doing very well. Whats the long term prognosis? I Don't know, I wish I had a crystal ball and could tell you and everyone for that matter. I believe in what we tried to do, and certainly feel it was the best for them, us, and everybody else in the world. I was in neighborhoods where everyone shook your hand and smiled, and they where all friendly. Two blocks away someone set up an IED, and people watched them do it, and nobody said a word to us. Theres alot of faces in Iraq, too many to be honest. But we are trying, and probably only time will tell. I'm being optimistic, but there will be others that are not.\n\nYour right Katie, they certainly do, it always made my day brighter.
652903
BUSH WILL WIN COZ SADDAM IS HUNGRY FROM SO MANY DAYS
1145120
Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding !\nI think we have a WINNER!!!
791609
Absolutely correct, buddy. Exactly the same as Vietnam, declare victory and then pull out. But there's still victory in Iran and North Korea, yet.
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.
217482
My husband works in Iraq as a private contractor and has told me first hand....the U.S.military,civ contractors and the Iraqi military  have all ,together,done alot of good for Iraq and its people.But no,it wont be shown on our news or in the papers,at this point people dont want to know that any good is happening.Most people thrive on gore and negativity.The media is a joke ! I'll continue to open emails that show very positive proof that its indeed taking place.
59684
No, we are not losing the war. We won't win the hearts and minds of all iraqi's and there will still be problems, but we've removed a genocidal dictator, taken the first steps in liberating Iraq, witnessed elections, played key roles in rebuilding the country's infrastructure, partnered with 27 other nations, and we're doing the right thing. I agree we should pull most of our troops out when it makes sense, but now is not that time.
611896
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.
683719
We fought bravely and can be proud of our military.The british were in charge and decided on withdrawal.It was the right decision.There is no point in sacraficing more lives on a lost cause.Whitlam did the right thing in veitnam(withdrew our troops)When the americans pull out of iraq so will we. Unless we get a labor government before victory
986782
Nobody wins.\n\nThe last time we "won" we had to kill hundreds of thousands of civilians in both Germany and Japan. If our self-styled leadership wants to go big, and basically exterminate one of the Muslim factions in Iraq, we could slow things down for a short while, and bring our kids home.\n\nThen we could send the chairborne rangers (see above) over and let them flap their gums at the Iraqis. Nothing like tough talk from a bunch of wimpy kids to set things straight, you bet!
35504
Not anything more during this pres period. The military is stretched and presence in Iraq will be for many years to come.
1161135
We had 5 killed today! It isn't going to stop, and the Muslim world is a big one, and they don't view life the same as we do.\n\nThe Iraqi's don't even want us there.\n\nTime to go!! ANother great victory!\n\nDon't be surprised when we don't even get any of the oil Bush was after!
361872
We stay the course.  The Iraqi security forces are growing and gaining experience.  The Iraqi economy is growing and the enemy is despised by the Iraqi people.\n\nThe only way we can lose now is if the anti-war movement stabs our soldiers in the back - again.
444655
Active Army Enlisted, OIF II Veteran.  Despite what is commonly seen in the press and the news networks, the country is steadily improving.  To date, there have been multiple, successful elections, constant improved infrastructure (schools, hospitals, roadways, pipelines, etc.) and a better trained, better supplied military (to include APCs and transport aircraft).\n\nOf course, starting from nothing after the invasion, to it's expected goal, will obviously take a long time.  However, the US must accept the direction Iraq wishes to take with its newfound democracy.  This is a double edge sword that can result in not only a free and successful Iraq, but also a fundamentalist nation, not to far from similar states such as Iran or Palestine.\n\nOne thing that must be remembered that in order to prevent further instability, the US and UK must not force a stable democracy to fast in Iraq.  As it has been seen is many other nations such as Rwanda in the 1990s, when foreign governments intervene with the good intention to produce a stable nation before sed nation is ready to embrace a "mature democracy", the result is further instability and therefore, in the case of Iraq, the increased continued presence of US troops in Iraq.\n\nCase in point, the US was not considered a mature democracy, recognizable to the rest of the world as a first world, influential nation till about 1940 to 1960, around to 180 years after the nation was founded.  As stated before, Iraq needs time and the freedom to set its own government at its own pace.
960947
I say in about 18 months. But we will cut and run. It's just a matter of time. Boy!! What a sight that will be. I was around when we ran from Vietnam. On that day the warmongers did cry. Watch the warmongers cry when we lose Iraq. Bush will cry the loudest.