Do you think a victory by Democrats will be perceived as rewarding terrorist in Iraq for killing innocents.?
954522
A democratic victory is an open invitation to attack us.
882461
It is fascinating to see Bush, who days earlier proclaimed that a democratic win would be a win for terrorists, is suddenly all about bipartisanship and compromise (link below).  Now that the elections over, hopefully other Republicans can stop with the whiny rhetoric and get down to the business of fixing our foreign policy mess.
926482
how about some evidence to that remark...this question is right out of O'Reilly's handbook...start with a falsehood that supports your position and form a question around it.  \n\nI don't think they care...and as a matter of fact, we may be stronger with both political parties in compromise and showing a unified front to them...your comments and those like them help the enemy more than any constructive political dissent and compromise.\n\nAs far as Al Queda supporting Democrats, it's rediculous and just propaganda on their part...it appears you would believe a terrorist above a Democrat...You're letting the nuts win...we are in this together....The Democrats have some in their ranks that want to leave Iraq...I want to BE ABLE TO LEAVE IRAQ...we can't reduce America in response to terrorism by abandoning the rule of law.  I voted Democrat because of the President's excesses, not because I wanted to leave Iraq tomorrow...it also seemed that the Admin. was doing nothing to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and only had complete military victory in Iraq (a government modeled after ours and pro-west) as a way out of this...The President seems single minded and by that I mean simplistic without using other fronts to insulate us like alternative energy and conservation...He is a Military Capitalist and cannot think outside of that box without real cooperation and dissent from opposing parties...he has to be made to listen to other ideas.
285435
The war on terror will probably never come to a complete and absolute victory regardless of who is sitting in the White House.  As long as there are haters of freedom and democracy there are apt to be terrorists.  \n\nPresident Bush warned us that this was going to be a protracted war.  He wasn't lying about that.
903673
Republicans have no shame. The intelligent ones will tell you they know the election was stolen. Then they make weak excuses like "The Democrats would have done the same thing if they could have." What crap! I hope the Democrats do get the chance to steal an election and they take it. Revenge would be sweet.
789139
Well, I have to agree with the one respondant who asked how you can ask a question, and then answer it, and still be open-minded. \nYou're obviously using this as a means to try to give an opinion to further your cause.\n\nThe problem here is, that you are correct: many key democrats are assuming they have won. As I recall, they assumed they won with Kerry. A very arrogant bunch. In my not so humble opinion. Rather than stating, "If we win", they seem to be claiming victory already. \n\nOne of the big problems with many of the democrats is, (again, in my opinion) because this was a war that was during the Bush administration, they will whine about it being horrible, how bad Bush was, blah, blah, blah. While we all know, if this happened when Gore were in, and, if Gore had the guts to go to war, then it would be the Republicans whining about the war, and the Democrats praising his efforts.\n\nBecause the President's popularity skyrocketed as a result of how he handled 9-11, the democrats had one way to stop the bleeding. They attacked the one place that was killing them. As the economy got better, they kept trying to demonstrate how poor the economy was. That backfired, so, they returned to the war efforts. Slowly but surely, they have convinced many Americans that we did the wrong thing going into Iraq. Of course, they know Iraq is better off already; but will be much better off once they stablize. What we as a nation do not understand is, they have lived their entire lives much like this. Everyday waking up is a crapshoot. They lived under the tyranny of the evil dictator,Sadam. \n\nSince I did not ask the question, I feel very comfortable answering your question, saying Yes, for the most part, voting for most Democrats, is indeed voting for the enemy. \n\nBush promised us this war on terror would be long and arduous. He promised us that we would not stop when we win one battle, but, we would continue on to any nation that supports terrorism. Iraq was next. Iran will follow. North Korea is in line. We'll see how Lybia, and Pakistan and other countries fall in.\n\nTo the poster above mine:\nAs good as when Sadam was in power? \nOh my! When you live under those conditions, maybe then those words wont sound so rediculous!
1111066
The sad truth is, democrats are so hungry to get back in the Oval Office that they are willing to sacrifice our victory in the war on terror.  They have deluded themselves that these foreign interventions just don't matter that much.\n\nConsciously or not, they are sabotaging the efforts to combat terrorism.
1166943
I"m not a Republican, but I can tell you that they won't be pleased.  Basically, this just goes to show you that the three or four years we've been in Iraq have done exactly what the Dems thought it would...establish a new government opposed to American interference in that government while also increasing anti-American sentiment across the globe.  This amnesty for those who kill Americans will be a big kick in the arse for the Republican Party.
811224
In order to answer this we need to know why they are really there in the first place.  \n\nIf it is to stop terrorism than it cannot be won.  As long as therre are people there will be terrorists.  Killing people just breeds more hate and leads to a new generation of terrorist.  It is a war without winners.  Of course some would argue a war cannot be won or lost, justexists.
853937
I think it will ultimately not be fatal that democrats won.\n\nI disagree with the rest of your  premise, however.  Our system has built in checks and balances, as well as regular elections.  It is unnecessary to seek to create an artificial balance.\n\nJust continue to vote your conscience.
1132406
I agree that the killing is going to escalate, not stop. Radical Islam has a hell of a lot more people than we do (never learned that from Nam I guessed) and they can wait forever. Also, now they have a martyr, not that he didn't deserve to be killed!\n\nQuite frankly, I am getting a distinct message that the President of Iraq does not like a lot of our behaviour and is trying to throw us out. Don't be surprised when there is no democracy in Iraq, and they become more militant than the ones we threw out. They have a big reason to hate us now!!\n\n"The more our Iraqi security forces, our police, our army, the more they grow in number, in training and are ready and able to perform and to protect our people, then the less we need of the multinational forces," al-Rubaie told CNN's "Late Edition."\n\nHe wants us out! Read between the lines if you are able!\n\nPlease quit with the FREEDOM BS!! We are there for OIL, not freedom!! Saddam WAS NEVER a threat to our freedom, I don't care what kind of spin you use!!! Freedom is the rights rationalization to get oil for the oil companies who pay next to nothing in taxes.\n\nCrude has gone down. Haven't seen any lowering of gas prices. Bunch of low life gougers!
641159
You gave your own answer.  You are correct that the insurgents don't plan on winning...they know they can't.  But, they do plan on wearing down the will of the American people and count on the western media to give them the hand they need.\n\nThey have believed since the deposition of the Shah of Iran that Americans are a weak-willed, chicken-shit, tough-talkin' bunch of softies.  Only since 9/11 have they had to re-think that supposition.\n\nRight now, the extraordinary men and women of our armed forces, and that of our coalition partners are giving them pause.  What THEY assumed would be a soft target has turned into a quagmire for THEM.  THEIR resources are strained, THEIR young men are dying for nothing.  \n\nI believe that our armed forces and their families would argue vehemently that our troops are indeed fighting and dying for the cause of freedom.  The fact that the long-term success of their mission will be judged in terms defined by a media bent on disgracing them and destroying their Commander in Chief, will not affect their dedication to finishing what they started.\n\nI think your premise and your question are disingenuous, and simply designed as flame-bait.
834515
Bad news for the troops.\n\nThe Democrats feel that defeat will serve them politically.  So they will work to ensure that defeat.\n\nThe real losers in this election will be the Iraqi people.
12072
If the USA keeps making themselves a target, than yes, certainly.\n\nConsider:  Bush himself estimates 30,000 Iraqis slaughtered in his war.  That is considered a conservative estimate by most, but let's say it is true.\n\nEach of those people killed had family members:  fathers, sons, mothers, daughters - all who will grow up hating America, and wanting vengeance - wanting to create their own 9/11.\n\nThat's not even considering our other policies in the world that make people hate us.  As we speak, the Bush administration is creating the next generation of terrorists in the world.\n\nI hope I am wrong.  But it seems like terrorism in the world will only increase, and the "war on terror" will never end.
767869
I have a tendency to think right now that the democrats are just flexing their new found muscles.The New York Times this morning was all talk about how the democrats were only in a hurry about getting the Iraqi war situation in hand and establishing a withdrawal date.\nPolitics are all about compromise,both party's do it all the time.Neither will get all of what they want,its a trade off.There were a lot of moderate Democrats that were elected,not all are of the "lets give away the farm"attitude.\nI keep saying that each side of this issue are getting in too big a hurry to claim victory.After all what have the pro illegals won,yet? Nothing,the anti war /anti Bush faction won.I personally will take a wait and see stance on this.\nTime will tell the whole story.In the mean time,I'm contacting my states government,and this nations government officials and letting them know my views on immigration.The fights not over,its only just started.\nNo to blanket amnesty,\nsecure our borders
841383
The truth,stonewalling and dragging of heals by the democrats,as they lunge in great bounds to try to get any recognition for the war effort and the American voter,as they reach for the prize though they will probably step on their own toes...so take it from a loyal Rebublican,if you really want it,look to see through the disguises of this and find candidates within your party that have morals not laurels(a good example of your losses of character issue is Lieberman whom got disgusted with the Democratic principals and went independant, and he Won!
727606
I did not watch Mr. Beck, however I do follow mid east media, and their support of the Democrat Party.  By voting in the spineless, cut and runners the terrorist have achieved a victory and things are going to get so much more difficult for our Troops to do what NEEDS doing, I am very afraid for our brave Military.