Do you think America's "war on terrorism" is justified? Will they win or lose? What will the common man gain?
544356
the war on terrorism is justified but the  method being used to prevent it is flawed beyond belief.we will lose the war as long as we continue to use current methods and ideology's.there is nothing to be gained with the cuurent methods used to combat terrorism.terrorism is impossible to prevent because all thats nescesray is the willingness of one individual to strap a bomb to there a-s-s  and blow them selves up in a crowd.this is not a simple protest that involves a persons beliefs it is a person who beleifs this will have an impact to create change. they miss the point by killing others if they want to get there point across gather the media and blow them selves up with out harming others and i bet it is more effective in the long run at ending terrorism .the media will report what they are dieing for without the slant of who they are killing .the message will change from i am willing to kill you to i am willing to die to let you know how i feel about how i am treated.   if your beleif is true then you will reach the ears of sympathetic people world wide .one china man stood infront of a row of tanks and changed china forever it is that kind of protest that is respected non- violent. Presented properly terrorist can win some respect and support without it they will continue to die in vain. with out support and understanding of there fight to be free from other people's control.killing others is not the way for either side nothing is gained except good people die and everyone is against that a no win situation for both sides.all lose with this kind of war.jesus didnt drag his apostels  to the cross with him he died with common theifs of the day alone on the cross still forgiving mankind for its sins if you beleif in prophets or jesus emulate there non-violent approach kiling others gets you nothing iwill say it agian killing others gets you nothing make them beleif  and you have done something allow them to be different and you give them time to change kill them you give them strenght.history has shown this time and time again .if america was right the hole world would have suported us after 9-11 they only said that what happened was a terible traggedy and the work of evil people.but in some way they almost said its about time some one stood up to us and did something to get our attention .you did and now look whats happening more death and control for you a bad plan always back fires look at bushes plan bad and its backfireing on him 29% approval rating because of the fight on terror going so badly but if you think thats bad wait till you get a load of the next presidents policies america is tired and nukes might be in play watch out  world.
116522
The War on Terror is a different war than ever fought, and that's why it is so difficult to win. What people don't realize is that these terrorists or freedom fighters are fighting for what they so deeply believe in, and they are not part of an organized military. They can be anyone from Joe down the street, or Al-Mohhomed in Afghanastan. No one knows. The rest of the world is begining to realize that yes, this is a serious threat, and it harms more than the United Staes. Take the U.K bombings, and hotel bombing in Jordan. Al-Quida is terrorising people of the same faith. With this war there are no borders. I do not agree with George Bush, but I will say that he is correct in one aspect. We must stay the course until victory is ours. If we back down to people who threaten us, then that puts us and the rest of the world into a submissive situation, and then those people will begin to walk all over us. Once a victory is achieved by someone, that person wants more, and becomes power hungry. That is the situation with terrorists. The war on terrorism is a bitter stale-mate.
351518
The war in America will be terrorism, no one at the moment can fight the US on her own soil with hand to hand combat.  Too many guns.  Could be nuked, but pretty hard in this day and age..  More likely terrorists.  The liberals will turn themselves in because they think that the enemy will let them live..
953534
it's about time, six years of hell is enough. this administration have totally lost its focus on the war on terror. instead of stopping terror, they're creating it. \n\nthose who don't support the war in iraq are labelled ..... liberals, cowards, traitors. IS THIS AMERICA? can't we have opposing view? i fully support the war in agfhanistan, but i will never support a war that has nothing to do with anything.\n\ndo you really want to "STAY THE COURSE"? do you actually believed that you can win a war without a valid reason? do you want it to end like nam? 60000 dead us soldiers later\n\nthis war is a mistake. stop it now! \n\nbeing patriotic is "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS COUNTRY"\n\ndon't change it to meant "DON'T ASK WHAT THIS MORON CAN DO FOR YOU BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS MORON"
995647
What war on terrorism?\nThe United States of America are acting as terrorists themselves  insisting on that stupid war.
811562
Violence towards these ppl is only going to fuel more violence.\n\nIf that is not evident by now to you and others, then I don't know how much more evidence you need.\n\nThe only way to tackle the anti-American terrorism dilemma is through some major diplomacy but mostly, through incentives.\n\nTake Palestine as an example... Palestine is impoverished, ppl are starving, etc... sanctions have resulted in this. Now ask yourself, they know they could get our aid if they just do what we say but is that making them listen to us? NO.\n\nAll that is doing is making them hate us more.\n\nInstead of bullying these extremists that will die starving before they will be 'owned', how about using the funds we put into the military on incentives for them to build their infrastructure.\n\nThink about it... if we helped Palestine build it's infrastructure and economy, would they not be grateful? Yes they would. Of course some would always fight.. but after a generation or two, you can't tell me their children wouldn't remember and start to question anti-American sentiment.\n\nThat is just one example but you the idea.
968177
The terrorist want the defeatocrats to win, then we will pull out of Iraq,they'll move in and have control of the oil after they kill the Iraq citizens. We definitely will be attacked here again after they dismantle the Nsa and wire tapping, Are courts will be tied up with terrorist on trial with lawyers at Our expense and we definitely be the laughing stock of the world.\n\nOh Yea! I forgot to mention, After they destroy Our security's and we get attacked then they(defeatocrats) will blame it all on President Bush.\n\nBut not to worry The American people are to smart to put those idiots in office!
713310
Let's hope so.even now the right wing propaganda machine is working hard to let people forget and blame everything on the Democrats.\nAccusing the Democrats of somehow being in bed with the terrorists even.While even Bush spoke out strongly against this notion saying Democrats will defend America.\nThe United states needs to be strong and the right wing must stop labeling fellow Americans as the enemy because then the terrorist win.If Americans start to fight Americans Osama is really happy
494660
Yes, it is justified.  You do understand that the people we are fighting are people who are trained from birth to believe that anybody that doesn't believe what they believe needs to die. People need to wake up and understand that these people want us all dead. They don't care if you're Republican or Democrat, Liberal or Conservative, Black or White, or even if you support them. They want you dead. They want your family dead, including your children. They want your freaking dog dead. And, they don't care how they do it, either. Open your eyes and understand what these people mean when they talk about a holy war.\n\nNow, ask me if I think it is justified that liberals use the deaths of my brothers and sisters for their own agendas without any care for those that have put their own lives out there...
872141
yes it is winnable as for how it is won well we need to get the terrorists out of the country and let them go from there helping them along when they need it. but how we do it i don't know  its not my call. but there need to be changes made.
570743
As a retired military man I can tell you this question is NOT a "no brainer".\n\nThe US has made it a habit of fighting limited wars.  In other words, we do all we can to make it fair.  Well making it "fair" is what gets Americans killed.  To win a war you must do one of two things.  You must destroy the enemy's "WILL" or their "ABILITY" to wage war.  When we engage in an armed conflict we pull punches in order to minimize collateral damage.  This exposes our forces unnecessarily.  The result is casualties and a lengthening of the conflict.  As soon as we suffer some loses and are required to invest some time, the anti-war groups start yelling.  The first scream from this crowd causes us to loose the "WILL" to wage war.  It strengthens the enemy causing more casualties which prolongs the engagement.  Now the vicious downward spiral has begun and eventually we loose.\n\nThe decision to go to war can be handled by amateurs, but war is for professionals, and should be left to them.  If the amateurs decide to micro-manage the conflict the result is something like Korea or worse like Viet Nam.\n\nSo, the real question is not whether Iran can withstand the military might of the US.  The question is, will the US go in with a "WILL" to win.  And how long will it take before supporters turn around and start helping the enemy.  Remember, There were only three or four votes against the President's request to use force.  And that is a combined count of the House and Senate.  The intelligence committees for both houses saw the same Intel reports the President did.  Now listen to them!!!\n\nIMO this country has lost it's will to survive.  Until 95% plus of the population realize how badly we are threatened, this half stepping method of being fair will continue.  And if it continues, the same results can be anticipated.  \n\nIn short we no doubt have the "ABILITY" to project military force.  Our problem is we lack the "WILL".\n\nAnyone who doubts what I am saying need only read some responses on this board
938547
The liberals thrive on pessimissm and hoplessness. If Evil-White-Male-Bush is leading our country to DOOM, then we "need" them to rescue us. After all, America deserved 9/11 for our attitude. America is weak. We should have involved the U.N., despite all those oil kickbacks. The Muslims are really innocent-its the Christian right that are monsters.
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.
507665
Of course! Don't forget than Osama Bin Laden was trained in the USA in the early 80's. The american government needed a motive to declare the so-called "war against terrorism". And to succeed that it sacrificed its own people...
134835
No. A colonial war over access to Middle Eastern Oil is not worth killing thousands of Americans over - or hundreds of thousands of Iraqis ( mostly civilians ) over. \nDon't ask the Neo Cons... they would have supported Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939.  We can not win and Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. Nothing.  Now if we had invaded Saudi Arabia and gone after the Wahabbis...it still would have been wrong, but I would have understood it.\n\nNo its is NOT worth fighting.  Its worse than when we betrayed our selves in Vietnam.,
1176675
I don't know, as I haven't read the book of fiction upon which your question is founded. War on terror? If you are referencing Iraq, you are stupid. But no matter. The war is good for the country in the long run. Sends stupid angry white men, the backbone of the Republican party, to early retirement from voting. Supporting the war is treasonous, knowing what we now know. Shame on the spineless and soulless misanthropes in charge of our affairs
222293
Ask the Israelis if the war on terrorism is winnable.  The Israelis have been fighting in one fashion or another since its conception as a nation in the 1950's. We can only defend against terrorism.  Our existence as a nation could very well be the reason that most terrorist or countries that support them wont stop.  It will only win if they decide to give up and "live and let live". The truth of the matter isn't the fact of who is in office or what our politics is. Its a matter of our ability to BE CONTROLLED!  We can not as a people be controlled because we have rights under our system of laws that guarantee freedoms are protected.  To read the US constitution and our bill of rights states the major reasons for there hatred of the USA.  The truth is no its not winnable in one sense, BUT to just pick up and quit is the day we loose all rights as a nation to keep those freedoms they are afraid of...