How long should the US stay in Iraq?
453603
I think it's admirable to bring democracy to Iraq, but I feel like the top priority should be the problems we face here in America.
18552
They have caused enough problems over there. If they want to continue getting killed and continue killing then they should stay. If they really are seeking democracy for Iraq (which is none of their business in the first place) then they should leave now and let the Iraqis govern themselves and set up a new constitution and start living a normal sovereign life like any country !
362565
I think that we will be there for several years to come--at least 5.  Or until a new pres. takes the Oath and yanks them all (our troops) back. \n\nI don't think we will ever completely leave Iraq.  We still have bases in Germany, Japan, and many other countries. (Of course, they are our Allies now....maybe one day Iraq will will one of our Allies, too.  Wow, that's like imagining to live on the moon!!)
983745
At this point, just leaving Iraq right now with the situation it's in is a recipe for disaster. If you think it's bad now, just imagine what it'll be like without us. On the other hand, it's more of a catch-22 than anything. If we keep staying in Iraq, insurgents will keep killing soldiers. If we leave, however, everything we've done will be for nothing. The closest thing we can do that would be considered winning in my opinion is to have a functioning government, an army that can hold it's own, and basically get Iraq back on it's feet. After that, then we should leave. If there is *no* way we can win the war without anything like divine intervention, then we might as well leave.
25245
It is not the job of the US military to protect you just because you want to go to Iraq.  Also the Green Zone is the safest and most heavily protected section in Iraq.  If you want to go to Iraq, on your own, you are on your own.  I have no idea if you would even be allowed into the Gree Zone without a valid reason.  As interesting as it would be to visit Iraq right now, it is not a good idea.  The State Department feels the same.  If you really want into Iraq, I am sure that you could get in, but no one is going to go out of their way to protect you.  Please consider not going for a couple of years.
720684
I have served in the Marine Corps through both afghanistan and iraq. I will tell you honestly, We had to go there. We had to fight. There are two points that the military is instructed to carry out 1)Defend the Constitution against enemies foreign and domestic. 2) Defend those who cannot defend themselves. Now if your asking if we should still be there, I believe we should be there as an advisor role only. We should no longer be patroling those roads and streets that I had to when the wars originally started. Its been over 3 years since the start of Iraq and almost 5 since the start of Afghanistan. We should be pulling out faster and letting them decide how they wish to live just as we did after the revolutionary war.
391639
I think they should but I dont think that Iraq is ready for us to leave.
328282
now that we are in iraq we have to stay until they have a stable government that can take care of itself.. if not the country would be overrun by warlords and terrorists
695783
To US troops: If the US politicans had stayed out of this war from the beginning you'd have already won the war and been walking in victory parades back home.\n\nTo the Iraqi people: If the US politicans had stayed out of this war from beginning you'd all be safe right now & 600,000 of you wouldn't be dead.
962257
Uh, gee, let's see:\n\n1 - Over 80% of Iraqis say they want the US out of Iraq,\n2 - Over 60% of Iraqis say they want the US out of Iraq AFTER stability is restored, and\n3 - Ergo, they want us to stay until stability is restored.\n\nSimple?  If you say so!
1080271
The US won't leave Iraq anytime soon. I see them there 50 years from now.
1046829
Forever.  The army is already building PERMANENT bases in Iraq.  And to the statement that the Iraqi government is doing well because they are making decisions?  Anyone can make decisions, it's enforcing them that is tricky part and the government has no influence outside of the green zone.
1074596
I'm not from U.S,but i can give u one simple answer:if they stay there for long, they are all going to lose their lives to the improvised explosive device,if they leave,the whole world will be happy and your armed forces will have more then enough troops in your country.But i prefer your troops to stay in Iraq,so they will all get killed and your military will be weaken in numbers and those countries who hate U.S will to take this chance to invade U.S and finally get rid of bush and bring peace and prosperity to Earth.
383961
No, our nation is currently building several permanent bases in Iraq.  We won't be out of there for a long time
1092855
do you want an answer...we America or the terrorists...America would like to leave and let Iraq govern itself...but as long as the terrorist keep bombing we will stay there...ask the terrorist why they are killing their Muslim brothers...
497633
Considering that when we occupied Germany and Japan after the war for decades, it is not unreasonable to be there until 2010.  People forget history when it is convenient.\n\nIf Iraq asks us to stay, we probably will.  If Poland can enter NATO without bordering the Atlantic, why cannot Iraq?  And if Iraq does enter NATO, there will be NATO bases there, manned by US, GB, Polish, German, and all other NATO nations, except France, which does not honor its military commitment to NATO.
573756
That depends on the resolution.  If we pull out and Iraq has a civil war, then no.  If Congress finally sends the necessary number of troops to secure the country for the 75 years - YES I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT'S HOW LONG IT WILL BE - then very eventually, it will be worth it.