When will America realise it cannot fight wars?
544620
American foreign policy is largely run by the military.  There is a fundamental disconect.  Bear with me a moment.  The act of war is not an end in itself. It is merely a small part of a larger process - governing.  However, America is very bad at the final phase of conquering - the civil administration.  It's a little like getting a hockey team that can get the puck into the goal area but simply cannot get the actual goal.  However close they get, they will always fail as they can not achieve getting the puck into the net.  So it is with American  wars.  \n\nThe failure to place an effective government (Iraq, Somalia, Vietnam) means the war never actually concludes - and eventually the military will fades as it must - and any gain is lost.  Had an effective government (any government) been established in Iraq the pressure from the military would have been eased.  Instead this basic disconnect continues and the American effort will inevitably end badly.\n\nExamples of how it could be done can be seen in the Roman Empire, the French Colonisation of french African states, the British Empire and the Chinese expansions of the last  3000 years.  All have had enormous success, and have included in their model civil governance. Additionally there was a strong will of the colonizing nationals to participate in the new regime - as civil administrators, settlers, farmers and shop keepers.  How many Americans do you see queueing up to set up shops in Baghdad? It simply isn't a part of the US psyche. They'd rather be in California.\n\nWhile the military dominate foreign policy (and ironically the CIA), there will simply never be a solution. It doesn't matter how big or technological the military are - it never has.\n\nJFS
948863
When ever there are conflicts or just one with another country we all suffer and having the U.S. attack another country with or with out the same power would be a disaster to all.
444620
WHEN YOU HAVE WAR MONGERING PROFITEERS, YOU WILL HAVE WAR!!  THERE'S TOO MUCH MONEY IN IT FOR THEMSELVES NOT TO PILLAGE AND PLUNDER THE AMERICAN TAX PAYERS FOR IT.
849243
Agree or disagree with the American contributions in the first and second world wars, one thing is certain. The Us is not capable of engaging in a conflict to support its own interest and sustaining the resolve required to win. We have surrendered to liberal heresy and are doomed to suffer the fate of a weak and conviction-less nation.
1071384
I doubt it, the USA have proven time and again they are rubbish at fighting wars. All they do is throw money and youngster lives away for nothing.....\nThey haven't managed a decent result since WWII and that was because they picked the right team to play with.
369850
Alot of people who have never seen war like it. Most Americans have not seen war because since 1865, there's been no military conflict in the US. \n\nSoldiers don't like war, but they have to do what they're told.
736046
Your right and I hate to say it osama dinladin was right when he said Americans don't have the heart to weather a long term war.  Its a shame becuase the American people don't understand whats at stake.
268690
What CAN we do?  It is not financially feasible to do anything at this point...we art out of money, out of troops and out of morale.  Who's would support a war?  Sanctions, sure...anything else? Nope.
513144
War is not the answer.
1132162
No one day it will happen, probably from war. Its just a matter of time. When? I couldnt tell you.
1063281
The USA has to wake up and give a call to fellow Americans to be patriotic and must do everything to imbibe this cause.  Also, they should slowly curtail their activities in interfering other countries business as otherwise they will have their hands full. Look at Iraq - Tiger by the tail, More than 2500 Soldiers killed and still do not know what to do next.  Long drawn battle without actually in war.  The President says it is a mistake.  How will you compensate the lives of 2500 fellow American soldiers.
1001052
Because if us gets involve in another war they will lose the two war they having. Also people think America is raciest and if they attack Israel America will start World War 3.
11700
of course, it is only a matter of time before we find something to fight about on a world war level.  WWIII is inevitable, just like the sun rising, poverty, finding out Santa isn't real, and Google becoming the next big monopoly.
728059
it is war we cannot win
771115
This war came to a climax last month. With the change of power in the elections and Tony Blair's resignation, the support for the President and the war has fizzled. In Britain, the people have been opposed to the effort since its inception which lead to low troop commitment. They are not worried about "perception of being weak" as America is. The only thing left for America is to figure a way out without looking too bad.
1074302
There are cyclical theorists that have charted American history in 80-year cycles (I recommend the book "The Fourth Turning" by William Strauss and Neil Howe).  If their 80-year cycles hold true, then the U.S. will face another Great Depression/World War II-level crisis within the next 5-15 years.  Every time the U.S. faces a crisis like this, it runs the risk of bringing about the end of our nation (or at least as we know it.)  How long will Pax Americana last?  No idea, but we'll have our next challenge soon.
1090560
This is not a UN venture. This is an American war fought by several other countries who are now leaving us there.