Iraq is spiraling into civil war. 100,000 displaced recently. Do we really want our service men and women to?
444329
What War did you fight in? Our President did not make a mistake, He took the war to them, Have you forgotten 9-11, Thank God we have not been attacked on our shores since. Besides it's something you idiots don,t think about, Iran we are now right next door. Think about it. I'll Ask again, I'm a Marine, What War did you fight in?
522889
In totally agreeing with you, dare I also add: \nBetween Afghanistan and Iraq, over 50 million people have been liberated. Both the Taliban and the Bathists have been taken out of power, Saddam is on trial by the people of the country he ravaged for decades. Pakistan and India along with 129 other countries are now our allies in this war. The emerging Representative Republic of Iraq, with their new constitution, is now giving hope to the whole mid eastern region. Many changes are now taking place in Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and several other Arab countries. 14 of the Iraqi provinces are quite secure, with two more, more or less secure. The only real hot spots now are the two in the so called Sunni triangle. The Iraqi economy is now growing by about 10% a month. Since it has many natural resources (fertile land and lots of water and the worlds largest un-tapped oil reserve)they have now re-planted all the thousands of date palms that Saddam destroyed and are now exporting produce to Iran, Turkey, Jordan and other countries in the area. At any other time, a conflict like this would over run their neighbors with refugees. In this case the opposite is true, the refugees are returning to Iraq from where they have been for years. \nPilgrims are flocking to their shrines on holy days\nLittle girls are now going to school for the first time, not only in their young lives, but for several generations. Women now may vote and some even hold office in their new government of the people, for the people and by the people and under the threat of death. I some times wonder if we shouldn't just give them our once wonderful constitution that the ACLU and the Neo-Socialists of this country have been hell-bent and Devil driven to destroy, after all, we don't use it any more any how.
881672
That is not a civil war, it's a population control experiment by the people of Iraq. It helps reduce the overcrowding in schools.
702393
Yes, Iraq is in the civil war now.
1055753
This is the beginning of the drawdown. It will take a few years at least. Unlike Vietnam, we have never increased our numbers of troops in-country. We have made enormous strides but we need more Iraqis trained as soldiers and police before we can beging a major pull-out.
933520
The insertion of troops was a major mistake. The entire region under Islamic influence from Morocco to Indonesia is far less stable as a result. The U.S. is increasingly seen as dictatorial by increasing numbers of people around the world. Our economy has been vastly weakened. We do not have enough troops available should other emergencies develop. The Civil War, denied by the Bush administration but acknowledged as being fully underway by the rest of the world, deepens daily and leaves American troops there as sitting ducks. There can be no victory in Iraq. Just as the British learned after World War I, the Iraqis will not be conquered. There is too much value underground (oil) and too much division above-ground. The only result of continued occupation will be increasing governmental debt for the U.S. and more dead and injured American soldiers. Military contractors such as Halliburton are being enriched. The Bush administration has no idea of what they mean by "victory", nor does Tony Blair in England.
884993
Of course it's a civil war, and has been ever since we failed to secure the borders with Iran and Syria.  Personally, I'd be ready to arm the Kurds and tell them to just take over the whole damn country.
128807
Not for years.  The governments of too many surrounding countries have far too much to loose if Iraq becomes a stable democratic state so they will continue to fund and encourage the "insurgents".  However, the violence should lessen as the new government gets organized and the USA starts pulling out.
465803
There is a solution, yes.  We need to stay in until we're done, until the Iraqi government is stable, and the people don't have to worry so much about the insurgents.\nTo the Iraqis I would say, "There is good in all of us, and evil, including our men and women who are in your country now.  MOST of them believe in what we're doing, and feel that you all have a right to be free of tyranny.  As soon as your government and police force are stable, we'll be out of here.  Keep doing what you're doing:  You're hopeful about the future, many of you are turning in the insurgents to the authorities, and you believe that we're trying to do good for you.  Keep your hope alive!  Most of us are, too.  We believe in you.  Please believe in us."
1152639
Yeah! There are people like me out there! I agree 100%. People are forgetting that Iraq wasn't exactly the peaceful little place people thought it was before we got there. If we leave now, a huge civil war will erupt between all these different muslim groups to try to control power.
257171
I knew it was going to be a mess before we went in there. The problem is politics. If we leave now it will strengthen the resolve of terrorists. It's psychological warfare, and unfortunately the weapons used are human lives. Its a no win situation. We have to find the lesser of two evils and run with it. I personally feel we have, but I feel we could be doing more to prepare the Iraqis to take care of their own.
397390
Well as to date America has over 17,000 wounded soldiers that are missing arms, and legs, or both. Most of them  the ages 18-25 and it's for the rest of their lives. This isn't including the 100,000 men, women, and children the Iraqi's have lost due to America's invasion. The American death toll in addition the wounded is around 5000. I have gotten this information from the U.S.GOV. web-site. America has absolutely no diplomacy policies or programs going on with the other surrounding Countries that have concerns with Iraq financially in the Middle East region. Iraq's infrastructure is still in shambles, and they really have no way to support themselves without the aid of the United States military. There is also a Civil War going on in Iraq, and Iraq doesn't have any present Government system in place; because they can't agree who's going to be in charge. It's a mess that's what is going on.
478854
I'm not sure. \n\nIf we stay, we are loosing lives of good people from all nations involved on both sides.If we leave, we are gonna leave a lot of despirate people in a very despirate situation. The people of Iraq should have the right to decide to disagree. If they don't like the environment of civil war, they can leave. The borders of the USA don't seem to be hard to get across so come here! If there was a civil war in the USA, you bet I'll be looking for a new place to live. Oh yea, the oil.  I work in the petroleum industry and I couldn't care less about that damn oil!  I'll go get another job if it would help.  I drive 100-150 miles a day at 65-80 mph on corn. Guess what? We have plenty of corn right here. If it wasn't for the oil, the UN, and the neighboring countries would be dealing with the problems of Iraq. \n\nMarried\nFather of 3\nWhite\nLouisville, KY
1001668
I actually agree with you.  You have to remember, we have a voluntary army but a good portion of the folks in Iraq and Afghanistan are National Guards...They are not regular military.  They signed up to help when needed and to fulfill a domestic role.\n\nAll the able bodied people on welfare should have to work for their keep just as you and I have to.  There are plenty of jobs both military and civil that are way behind on their quotas.\n\nThe problem becomes a socio-economic one, I understand that, but the reality of a mass of population that feeds off the toils of others is detrimental to society as well.
1029399
its definitely time but there's a problem...Iraq is in a state of chaos that is worse now than ever...militant groups have gained supporters and are fighting stronger than ever...the u.s. went in there and tore Iraq apart...we currently are doing more damage than good, as most of the funds that are suppose to be going toward rebuilding the towns and home of citizens are being used to supply our troops with food and more ammunition...the government is established and is capable of running itself, and Iraq now has its own police force and armed forces....we should pull out and let the country begin to run itself...
589451
i completely agree.We should be helping our own countries first.They dont appreciate it in Iraq anyway.We have too many homeless on the streets,abused children and drug addicts that need our attention a lot more.And whilst we are in Iraq we are getting all their refugees and asylum seekers over here.Which if they really are in desperate and appreciative i would give my support, but majority come here take our jobs,get more in support and money,more then the homeless of this country already,and what really adds the cream,protest how Britain is going to hell and how we should be killed and tortured!!!In our own country,and thesae people come to us for refuge!!!!We are all too quick to sort out the countries around us but avoid the issues at home.
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.