Is it time for U.S. military to leave Iraq?(urgent)?
953164
I think so yes...I think they should have done so the moment they realized they could not be of any help.
322658
Well..I'd go with all of the above. Understand this: Bush's approval rating is lower than 40%, and even fewer people support the war in Iraq. He in no way represents the American people, and nobody here really wants to be in Iraq fighting a bull$hit war baised on lies. Personally, I wish we would just pull out. Not only would it save countless troop's lives, but it would allow us to begin to heal relations with other countries and we could FINALLY regain our dignity as Americans. The Bush administration is a big embarassment to us all
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'.
650098
Soon is the hopefull answer Bush and Blair have announced plans to have all US and British military resources withdrawn from Iraq by 2010. Hopefully even sooner.\n\nWe should withdraw now but gradually handing over control to Iraqi security forces as we go.
1059070
The U.S. is sort of in a bind in that it can't really win (the way we originally thought a win should look like) and we can't really leave (and have it look like we made mistake), so instead we'll phase out our troop levels over a period of years (10?) and continue to reassure the public that the Iraq government is able to handle things themselves and we're no longer needed, and it's anyone's guess how we'll explain the ongoing vioence.  How sad though for the families of fallen soldiers who may not see the ultimate worth in their sacrifices.
107463
When the mission is done, Iraq can defend its democratic state by itself, and we will not cause unrest and instability in the area by pulling out.\n\nAnd NOT a DAY sooner.
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.
776759
America should be serious with the Iraq issue or else it will be another Vietnam.  Troops must stay or leave completely, it is only one choice but must be properly implemented.
705434
While I am not serving actively now I am a veteran.  You need to change your statement to 'some' of the soldiers fighting over there understand.  There are many who do not believe we should be in Iraq.  There are many who do not believe Iraq is a true part of the war on terror.  Afghanistan is part of that war but we are not putting anywhere near as much support into that war now.\n\nIt is not reasonable to state that if we pull out of Iraq the Sunnis, Shia's and Kurds will come here to fight.  These people are fighting for superiority or seperate statehood in Iraq.  They would have nothing to gain by coming here.  As for the real trerrorist organizations?  Our presence there may make it easier for them to fight us close to their homes but don't kid yourself, that will not stop them from attempting to hit us here.  whether we stay there or not that will always be a danger.
1084676
Yes, eventually. If more of you that want us out would enlist and we had enough troops for shorter rotations, we would have teh strength to leave sooner.
702542
Honestly, whether the U.S. military leaves or not, Iraq is bound to have a bloody next 5-10 or even 20 years.  And for what?\n\nFOR WHAT???
255658
ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE SOON... iraq is on the verge of all out civil war: shiite muslims fighting sunnis muslims within the country. situation there would be best assessed by US army intel operating within iraq.\n\nI feel it would be irresponsible, even catastrophic if US troops were to be pulled out now.
1080271
The US won't leave Iraq anytime soon. I see them there 50 years from now.
804725
I think all foreign troops should leave Iraq and let the UN in, as the Iraqi people are decreasing in numbers by the hour and the permanent deploying of foreign troops will just call for more terrorist attacks to population and foreign troops in general. I am italian and we have troops there and it serves no purpose, but fuelling more hatred towards America and their allies.....YES, ALL FOREIGN TROOPS SHOULD LEAVE IRAQ...
1061094
NO!!! I was so surprised when people began to think we should pull out!!! We cannot leave until we finish what we are there for; to get Iraq back on it's feet again.
901882
Bout time..aren't we ready for a change?  Let's bring our troops home and get our country out of the shape it's in...
208077
no. the US should not pull all of the troops out of IRAQ right away. it should be a slow process while the iraqi govt learns how to handle the present situation on its own. by doing so, they will no longer need the US there and they will become a fully funtioning country that is able to defend its self.\nand im in the USMC