Views on Irag war and Iran?
540112
you better learn how to write the name of the country who taught all the humanity how to write,before you give your ill illetrate openion.\nit is iraq not irag .\nmy thaughts is dump all idiots like you in septic tanks,and let others sh*t on them.
275303
I believe that there is a lot of uneasiness over there.  I really hope that those that want freedom appreciate what we are trying to do for them.  I hate that people die over religion.  It really gives a sour taste to religion when people believe that their god that them to kill for him.  That said, there will always be those that hate the US.  I believe that more women like our presence there.  It is hard to believe that they are beaten if they try to do basic human things, like show their faces, ankles, knees, or even get this, drive a car!!! wow, I hope they are better off for our involvement!  Good luck Iran, Iraq, and all those other areas dealing with these issues.
229094
We so badly screwed the pooch in Iraq that questions about planning scenereos are irrelevant.  It was amaturishly planned, poorly executed, and totlly unjustified.\nA campaign in Iran can only go far worse. They have had plenty of time to obsreve and study the US military operations in order to prepare for an offensive.\n\nAt home, support for the Iraq War wains even further as this country dissolves into civil sectarian war. \n\nI am thnking short of sabre ratteling, there is little the US can do about Iran, except make matters worse by making belocose statements in the UN.  It seems more like we have idiological  neanderthals instead of NEOCONS behind the scenes, only I think neanderthals would act with more intelligence.
727913
Yeah, well media is doing a great job with their brains.. sorry, to say so, I have been living in US for a while I used to believe that this war (Irak) was confusing, but probably was the right thing to do... I see things from another perspective now.  Unfortunately, wars are simply for selling weapons, getting more power, and nothing have to do with being or not a HERO...  I hope people could think for themselves, with all the proves they have in front of their eyes,  but they wouldn't see it.  I feel sorry for some of them.
477768
IRANIANS WILL BE CANNON FODDER. \nIRAN WAR IF IT EVER HAPPENS WILL BE A WAR NOT THE NAMBY PAMBY BATTLE THAT'S GOING ON IN IRAQ. \nALL OUT OPEN WARFARE IRAN HAS NO CHANCE. \nNOT ONE OF THE IRANIAN MILITARY PLANES COMES CLOSE TO THE US MILITARY PLANES. \nAS YOU MAY HAVE SEEN IN IRAQ THEIR TANKS AND YOURS WERE NO MATCH FOR THE COALITION FORCES TANKS. \nDONT LET YOUR LEADERS TAKE YOU DOWN A ROAD YOU CERTAINLY HAVE NO CHANCE OF RETURNING FROM. \nALL OUT WAR IS TOTAL.
606398
Interesting (and nauseating) to sift through the illiterate anglophobic rants of the terrorist supporters who've contaminated this perfectly legitimate question with their hateful bile. The truth is that just about the only silver lining to the horrific atrocities committed against innocent civilians on 9/11 was that it did indeed awaken many Americans -- including Irish-Americans who had previously supported the IRA -- to the ugly truth about terrorism. It matters not what your cause is nor how legitimate your grievances, terrorist acts committed against individuals or states, civilian or military, are absolutely unacceptable. While it is doubtless true that there are still die-hard IRA supporters amongst America's Irish-Catholic population, they are very definitely a rapidly shrinking minority. The very fact that the IRA finally renounced terrorism and has moved forward with their own commitment to the Good Friday peace accords is proof of the fact that their support from donor organizations in the States and elsewhere has been evaporating. \n\nIn summation, I am not interested in hearing any further rationalization for the armed struggle (read terrorist activities) of the IRA against the British government and people. I am thankfully not alone in this view. Whatever your cause and however sympathetic it may or may not be, the use of terrorist violence to achieve your aims is condemned almost universally. The horrors of 9/11 directly contributed to that viewpoint and that is the only good thing to come of all that tragic and unnecessary carnage.\n\nAs to the issue of a united Ireland, take it from this American of mixed English, Irish and Scottish heritage, it is inevitable but it will happen through peaceful means only. The IRA has finally figured that out and it's high time the rest of you did, as well. A negotiated peace, an end to terrorist campaigns, the cessation of sectarian violence and a common will to live in peace and harmony will ultimately achieve what a vicious and violent chapter of Anglo-Irish history failed completely to achieve: a united Ireland and lasting peace. \n\nEnd note: Being a student of history who comes from a long line of English, Irish and Scottish Catholics, yet being an American no longer affiliated with any religion whatsoever, I feel well qualified to state my case in an impartial manner. Feel free to disagree if you wish, but peace, understanding and reconciliation will accomplish what hatred, violence and terrorism so abjectly failed to. If we've learned nothing else from 9/11, let us at least agree on this much.
470312
I don't think USA can afford another war. Iran has a pretty good military force, but US can defeat them. Just that it's going to cost lots of money and many soldiers will die. So I do not agree we should wage war on Iran now. We still facing problems in Iraq and new problems are now arising in Afghanistan. \n\nI think US should focus on helping the refugees in Darfur Region in Sudan. There's evidence of genocide over there and its time to stop the killing.
53241
Here we go, rualive84 =)\n\nParty affiliation: I vote the person, not the party.  Registered as an undecided.\n\nIn my humble opinion, I find that it is unfair for anyone to judge what they, themselves haven't done.  I would never want to be President.  I would never want to be exposed to sensitive information and have to make educated, long lasting decisions that place many person's lives at risk.  I will say this, however, today people certainly have ample reason to be pessimistic about Iraq, but they also need to understand the long-term positive consequences it could have on Middle Eastern reform. Although it's not possible to achieve consensus on whether we should have gone to war, there should be agreement about what's now at stake. \n\nUltimately, the United States' failure in Iraq is not good for anyone. It is not good for the Iraqi people. It doesn't help the prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace. It won't help achieve better human rights in countries such as Saudi Arabia or Egypt. It won't stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons. And, of course, it won't give our troops the 'mission accomplished' homecoming they deserve.\n\nI have many friends in Iraq and they need support.  They don't all believe in the publicized reasons for going to war, but they are all better than we are because they follow the path of freedom and righteousness.  The Iraqi people deserve to be free.\n\n((As far as being judged by God.  Well, I don't really think that was your question, but I do know that it is not our right to speak for Him.  He will judge us all in His own way.))
451391
I've been there several times. Its an interesting place with loads of history, lovely scenery and pleasant, friendly people. \n\nRight now I wish those pleasant and friendly people would start questioning whether they are being well led. It would be a tragedy for a country with the legacy of Persia to become the next tragic victim of the World's bully, George Bush. But that's the way you're going and it is going to be very nasty. \n\nPlease, do what you can to make your own leaders act a little more reasonably! This has to be a two-way thing.
822639
I think that's what's happening now, BUT Iran is Shiite also an I think that the Iraqi Shiite's are getting a lot of cross the border support on their attacks against the Sunnis seeing how Saddam is a Sunni and that he wanted to eradicate Iran in the late 70's early 80's.\n\nMiraclehand2020  I agree with you about the Sunnis and why they are mad.  I was there in 04-05 and the shiite were the nicest of the two that I met.  I am just saying I think Iran has a hand in this because of the history between the two sects.
427847
Dear Sir, \nKeeping all things in mind, America cannot afford another war, both financially and startegically. Iran is not a splintered country like Iraq or Afghanistan. Iran is a democratically independant country, with both a very proud nation and a strong army, it will not a quick smash and grab operation but rather American will have to depute more than 700,000 + soldiers to even have a chance of having an impact in Iran. Not only that oil prices in the world will go up 5 folds which will once again place a huge burden on the American people who are so used to their SUV's and gas guzzling automobiles. \n\nA declaration of war against Iran will not nor should be taken lightly by other nations in the world. It will be the start of the first world war of the 21st century. \n\nNo doubt America is the strongest country in the world but with all due respect to Mr. Bush even the greatest empires in History have not been able to withstand a united defense from two or three large countries. namely Iran, China and Russia. It will not be limited to just Iran and America. All the nuclear powers in the world will get dragged into it including volatile nations like Pakistan and India. \n\nI would implore all the residents of American to try and raise your voices to try and make your goverment use restraint rather than resorting to violence every time they reach an impass.
62839
I'm not going to turn this into an anti or pro Bush diatribe (personally, I'm indifferent to him), but the Iran situation is indeed very serious, and it is not just Bush that thinks so.  France, Germany and Britain have been working on this for many years.  China and Russia are stake holders.  Even the Australia Group has issued an opinion.  What you're observing is simply more attention being paid to the matter by the media (don't forget the European Union has been working on this seriously since at least 2000, even before September 11).  Iran clearly wants nuclear weapons and has made overt threats to use them, which escalates the situation above a mere arms race.  Further, Iran has not been transparent with the program, which is a direct violation of an international treaty which the country signed on its own accord.  However, when the EU-3 first noticed that Iran had broken the treaty and bought the issue to international attention, the Iranians suddenly became indignant -- essentially casting asside an agreeement they had made with civilized society.   However, now the attention of the world's citizens is on Iran, I hope that the same level heads that have been working 'behind the scenes' continue to prevail.
24476
I think there may be a relationship between Iraq and Iran. Iran will eventually step in and take advantage of the chaos.
695493
I would say very much so. The IRA realised that their form of terrorism was dead. No longer could they blow up innocent people and still have the support of many Yanks. The 'War on Terror' meant that the Real IRA, IRA and related terrorist groups were outdated and they had to talk to tey and resolve issues.\nOne man's terrorist may be another's freedom fighter, but killing innocent people, including children was no longer acceptable by Americans (the IRA fund raisers).
282419
For those of you who aren't hooked on the History Channel... (I might be a geek...)  If Iran does not comply with requests to shut down its nuclear program (regardless of its intent)... the U.S. primary strike will most likely be from the air.  A ground assault would require 300,000 troops which would put an enormous strain on the Armed Forces already spread into any area Uncle Sam's engorged nose is poked.\n\nBecause Iran most likely keeps terrorists funded, this initial strike may cause an increase of car bombings in Iraq and other places the U.S. has landed itself including, perhaps, her own soil.  Iran would most likely use the same guerilla warfare tactics being used in Iraq.\n\nIran has a professional army of 800,000 plus an untrained organization of recruits that number around 7 million.  One tactic the U.S. may use to prevent a duplication of the Iraq situation is to strike fast and hard from the air and promise that the next attack will be an all out invasion which would level any Iranian threat.  The hope is that the thought of a massive U.S. invasion would quell any Iranian urges to retaliate.\n\nThe problem with Iran is that it is 4 times as big as Iraq and its people are larger in number and different in character.  This is a proud nation, one which has had the longest standing borders of the middle eastern world.  Its a nation with a history of power and prestige.  And as recent history shows us, they have citizens willing to literally throw themselves at the enemy.  (Iraq/Iran war.)\n\nSo will an American attack on Iran prevent their uranium enrichment ambitions?  Maybe.  But let's remember that keeping the Iranian people happy while constraining the Iranian government is an extremely tricky thing to do.  And as long as Iran continues being elusive about their nuclear program and the U.S. adamant about knowing... an attack on Iran might be in our future.\n\nThe New York Times has a report quoting credible sources saying that the U.S. army is already training for an Iranian war.\n\nFor the U.S. government's reasons for going to war, see this link.\nhttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,123081,00.html
808745
Sala'm Aga / Khanum!\n\nDo you want to imply that Iran's case is similar to that of the Iraq during last days of Saddam when he was denying having any WMD and USA was insisting that he was lying?\n\nIn any case, there is a great difference in the analogy. Iran has been more-or-less positively identified by the IAEA to be moving towards a secret nuclear weapons program, as per circumstantial evidences its inspectors and 'monitors' has obtained.\n\nSo, in my personal view, the President of Iran Mr. Ahmedinezad is playing high-wire act and also brinkmanship with the West (not only with USA). I am a Muslim and I worked in Iranian Air Force for two years as civilian specialist and I have no ill feeling for the Iranian people.\n\nGod forbid, if Iranian people had to live the miserable life that of Iraq then it would be solely the present government of Iran that would be held responsible to ignore numerous warnings to refrain from its present belligerent attitude and sit with world community and sort out its differences across the table.\n\nInshaAllah we hope major catastrophe could be averted and Iranians can live and prosper and be the Malaysia of the Middle East!\n\nKhuda Hafez
331039
Definately.  The war in Iraq isn't going that well for us, and Iran is a bigger, more powerful country.