Should we support Iraq's war or not? Explain.?
82685
We should not support this war at all. Our president just wanted to show that he was reacting in some way. However, he has created a mess in Iraq.
492029
I agree. War never solved anything. I just can't understand those people who support the war, send their kids, and then blame it on Iraqis and Arabs if anything bad happened to them. Don't send them! Send Bush! If he wants the Oil so bad!
91581
NO!!! This is the same evidence I have used in recent months for reasons NOT to support the Iraq War. It gets worse friend.\nIt seems that America's continued interest in Iraq may have sparked a civil war for the "democratic" powers of the Iraq country. Now, America must spend billions more in building a better Iraqi military to avert any new war. This event continues to return again and again for the US.\n\nLet's recall:\n\n1) The rebellion of US military forces in Mexico during the early 20th century.\n\n2) The resistance of American diplomacy in the Phillipines in 1898. (Imperialism)\n\n3)The disaster in Vietnam during the Nixon administration.\n\nThe results always ends with American taxpayers paying for the problems that a Republican administration makes and the Democratic Party's occupancy in the White House. \n\nSomehow (probably in 2009) America will once again fix the problems that are prevalent now. But, our next problem will be Venezuela as it continues to be a nuissance to our sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere. Just call this the Neverending Story.
627675
I wholeheartedly agree with your skepticism.  There is no purpose to the war that we are fighting.  It is a quagmire, and the one who got us there in the first place is too proud to admit that.  \n\nSadly, in George Bush Sr's Memiors, he specificially said that it was a bad idea to invade Iraq because something like this would happen.
629197
It depends on what you mean about support.\n\nI think, in retrospect, the invasion of Iraq was a mistake.  It has taken away too much political capital that would be better spent stopping what it turns out may be the real threat of the Middle East... Iran.\n\nI still believe in the best values of the US and what it stands for but I think the current administration has led us down a path that I have greater and greater difficulty supporting.\n\nDoes that make me unpatriotic?  I hope not.
571498
You use the term because it fits your beliefs.  I support a war to end the continuing pain and suffering of people ruled by a cruel dictator and his monsterous children.  I don't support all wars.  I support THE War (emphasis on the "the" and the capital "W").  That is why I use the term.
701052
Its not a matter of supporting the cause, its a matter of supporting the people that we have sent. They basically have no choice, they go where they are ordered. Whether or not I support the cause, I always support the troops.
1071851
i think its a difficult issue. i think that we are in the war for the wrong reasons, but i think the war is necessary. the us being on a different continent than most major wars has always been torn between getting involved and isolationism. we dont always make the right call. i think that the people in iraq and the surrounding regions needed help. needed military assistance. not to make way for democracy or any of that crap. but because of massive human rights violations. thats not why we got into the war of course, but its certainly a beneficial side effect. the us didnt get into WWII to liberate the concentration camps, and stop the slaughter of innocent people all over europe, but again, a positive side effect. so maybe it doesnt matter what reason we go in for, as long as the right thing gets done. the civilian casualties are appalling. but they are mostly due to the iraqi insurgency. of course the iraqi insurgency would not have happened if we hadnt gotten involved, because their aims were being accomplished by saddam hussein. and they'll be there when we leave. i dont know that the middle east is actually a good place for democracy. they evolved differently than america and europe. they may require a different form of government. in the end i dont care. the people will decide, and it will be bloody and violent, as it always is. most really important decisions are. but i think its probably time we got out. but as long as we helped people who needed it, maybe its not such a bad thing we got involved. and before you ask, yes i believe that our next stop should be darfour, and the other places in africa where appalling genocide is taking place. it seems we cant win. some countries tell us to mind our own business. others ask us where the hell we were when they were in trouble. like i said. its complex. i dont think theres a right answer.
1103616
Ironically enough, we should continue with the war now, for the same exact reason we had for ending the war without taking out Saddam Hussein during Operation Desert Storm. It would create a power vaccuum in the country destabilizing the entire region, because every surrounding nation, and every billionaire sheik with delusions of grandeur would make a play to rule a country without a solid government and a means to defend itself. If we were to leave now, the entire region would be thrown into utter chaos. I'm a Marine. I am NOT pro war. But I do support the war. There is a difference. There are hard decisions to be made. And one of those hard decisions is to finish what we start. No matter how unpleasant it may be. And yes, "unpleasant" may well be the understatement of the century. But it is what it is. And we can't just up and leave millions of people ungoverned and undefended, no matter how badly terrorist organizations would like us too. And here's another thing to chew on. Terrorist organizations the world over are throwing resources and manpower at us in Iraq. This is true. But really, isn't it better for the U.S. to wage the war there, rather than on the streets of New York, or Chicago, or Charlotte?\n\nI will pray for the souls of those we lost so horribly, and for their families who have to live with the loss. I ask anyone who reads this post to take a few seconds of your day, to pray to your God as well.
1010907
I support Bush; I'm not so sure about the war. I think he's worrying too much what critics are thinking about what's going on and not going full force.
757206
It's one option being looked at. My own view is that the war was a mistake in the first place, but having invaded, we now have a moral responsibility to the people of Iraq to leave them a stable government with a chance at lasting peace. I hate that people are dying there, and wish it could all stop today, but it won't, no matter what we do. And if sending more troops now will give Iraq a better chance of having long term peace, I think we should do it. I don't know what the best answer is, but hopefully if we put the decision making process in the hands of people who are open to ideas rather than political hacks (a la Rumsfeld) we can come up with something.
512579
Thanks for your question, I thought the same thing as I read most answers to anything about Iraq.  Unfortunately, the only answer I have for you is that most people follow what they believe the "party line" is for either side.\n\nFor Bush fanatical supporters then, we are there because of whatever reason justifies us to be there, facts or no facts.  And, they refuse to even acknowledge any other options.\n\nFor Bush fanatical haters, they too are blinded by their conspiracies about 9/11 etc. to look at the facts and use the same opposite rhetoric that gives Bush supporters opportunities to say they are stupid.\n\nThe bottom line is that we have become SO opposed politically that no supporter can admit ANY wrong doing and waive the flag and invoke 9/11 and tell any of us against the war that we are not patriotic and should leave the country.  They are this way, because the opposite side is often times ridiculous.\n\nWe NEVER went to Iraq to fight terrorists, we went there first because of wmd's - when none were found - we went there to free the Iraqi people and bring freedom and democracy to Iraq.  Now that THAT story isn't working, we are now suddenly there because of the war on terror.\n\nPeople need to recognize that Iraq is NOT Afghanistan.  When I am against us being there (and please, we are fighting Iraqi's - not just other country's insurgents) I am not against our troops (which are the greatest in the world) but because I disagree with our President's actions (and NO, I am not unpatriotic - to be able to freely and openly oppose our leaders is what our country is based upon)  Or would those of you who say otherwise believe Iraq should have more freedom of thought, expression and speech than the US?
594321
Everyone who is answering that the war is going terrible needs to talk one-on-one with a servicemember who has been there. IF you do, you will most likely find:\n\n* The "war" is going very well. Most Iraqis want us there to finish the job of helping them get on their feet and then leave.\n* Most Iraqis have always been and still remain friendly to the American military. Kids still want to touch our hands. People still smile and wave at us. Most have a kind word to us and the United States and make an attempt to communicate their gratitude in broken English.\n* Americans are doing wonderful things in Iraq. We are building schools, roads and infrastructure. We are training Iraqi Police (the IPs) and Iraqi military. These projects allow Iraqis to stand on their own two feet and govern themselves.\n* The democratically elected, constitutionally backed Iraqi government is in charge and running the show. It only took 3 years to accomplish. By contrast, Germany took 4 years and Japan took 7 years to take over governing themselves.\n* The "insurgency" is NOT what the media leads you to believe. I use quotes around "insurgency" because, by definition, an insurgency would be one led by Iraqis. The truth is that 95% of all "insurgents" ARE NOT Iraqi. They are Saudi, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, Somalian, Iranian ... just about anything BUT Iraqis.\n* The "inusrgency" is being orchestrated by the Iranian government. The Iranians have the most to gain by keeping Iraq unstable. As long as Iraq is unstable, no one will seriously look at Iran and its nuclear weapons program. And with almost 200,000 Americans to Iran's east and west, Iran is mighty damn nervous right now.\n* The vast majority of Americans in Iraq - conservatice or liberal, Republican or Democrat - believe in the mission in Iraq and believe it is the right thing to do. Their opinions are based on events they see every day with their own eyes ... NOT what they have seen on CNN.\n\nYou can believe what you want. Believe CNN or believe the words of our servicemen and women who have been there. But have an open mind.\n\nEDIT: Rena - Conservatively, 500,000 American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have rotated through Iraq since the end of major hostilities. Approximately 2400 have died there - and about 1/6th of those were non-combat related. Divide 2400 / 500,000 and you get 0.0048 - or less than 1/2 of 1% chance of dying in Iraq. This is - BY FAR - the safest war in terms of KIA's that the United States has ever been involved in. You really should talk to several servicemembers before you dismiss a mission we believe in so easily.\n\nEDIT: Manuel Sarmiento - You said:\n\n"War implies that both parties are at even. USA just went and crushed Iraq."\n\nTell that to the Poles, the Czechs, the Austrians, the French and the Belgians who were crushed by Hitler in the beginning of World War II. Tell that to the Kuwaitis who were crushed by Hussein in 1989. Tell that to the Muslims who were slaughtered by Milosevic in the early 1990s. I doubt any one of them would agree with your absurd statement. War DOES NOT imply both sides are even. War implies two governments are fighting with two militaries - nothing more, nothing less.\n\n"Now, because Hussein is a bad person, does that justify to kill thousands of innocent iraquies?"\n\nNo, but I think it justifies the liberation of 25,000,000 Iraqis. In EVERY war, unfortunately, innocent people are hurt and killed. The main difference between the United States and other countries' militaries is that we do not TARGET innocent non-combatants. In fact, we PROSECUTE and JAIL military members who intentionally do so. 'Nuff said.\n\n"Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 but now, it's just natural that iraq people enroll to damage USA, the country that, on their perception, crushed Iraq."\n\nSee my statement above on how Iraqis really feel about Americ
1161510
Are you implying that supporting our troops who are over there is stupid and wrong???  If so, I hope I never meet you face to face.  War, is war, is war.  However, you should support your troops who are over there fighting and dying so that you can spit on them, their memory, their efforts, and their sacrifices.  The least you can do is have a LITTLE faith in the brave men and women  who are fighting so that you can say retarded crap like that.
784376
No, we shouldn't, and it pisses me off when people claim that those of us who oppose the war also oppose the troops. It simply isn't true, because we support the troops so much that we want them to come home.
846115
Before Bush invaded more Americans opposed the war than supported it.\n\nNearly everyone on the planet opposed the war.\n\nMost military people opposed it.\n\nPowell opposed it.\n\nPolitician were, unfortunately, getting their news from the stenographers of the press, who reported lies as truth, and felt they'd be attacked as terrorists if they opposed the war, so they didn't.\n\nEvery HUMAN opposed the war. We still do.\n\nWe've been joined by the ranks of the deluded, who have switched to opposing the war. Too bad they hadn't a clue when it really mattered.\n\nSorry, I don't have a list or link to a list. The Bush administration squelched opposition to their loathsome war.\n\nYou could paw around the archives of Informed Comment, Juan Cole's blog.\nhttp://www.juancole.com/
695259
I do nbot support any war.\nI believe that a civilised society would not go to war. I therefore use this as prove that we do not live in a civilised society.\nHow do you know when George Bush is lying?\n\n\nHis lips are moving.