Does any one see a peaceful Iraq in the future?
550854
No...US Will not let them survive peacefully
342644
You live in peace only when you want that, now it seems iraqis don't want peace. Almost all bombings, kidnappings, beheadings and murders are done by iraqis, when they stop these you will live in peace.
751527
Arcane are you  crazy?  Their are a lot more modernized middle eastern countries that Iraq.  I have been to a couple different countries and I saw nothing that even Iraq.  You need to know what you are talking about before you start saying stuff like that.  One other thing I want to tell you about.  If the Iraqis didn't want us there all they had to do is run us out,  but they are going through what we did  in our civil war, Losing life's, homes, family and what not they know that it is a necessary evil but most of them are ready for a change.  There have been more business open up in the last year than any other year in their history.  Soon as they can show that their military is able and willing we will be out but no sooner.  It would be a disgrace to the US and its people if we left now and let total hell rain down upon them.
92676
No there are moslems that are peaceful law abiding folks. However there are those that are terroist also. Same with us though, I look at the shock and awe part of the war with Iraq as nothing more the terrorism.
674549
Hate to pop the bubble BUT the people of Iraq do NOT want to come here.  They love their country.  They were oppressed and now....well I don't know what they have.  \n\nPeople from Iraq are so proud and dignified and smart and family oriented.  I would hope that once we leave (the war is over) their land...they will go on being the incredible people they were not allowed to be when they were under CONTROL.\n\nSo....after a long bit by me....I think they will relish their independence and live happily.
532646
You had the bad luck to be born in a region that cares more for religion than for human rights.  It isn't going to happen soon, but I believe and hope that the removal of Saddam was a good first step in bettering the human condition in Iraq.  When the people of the middle east determine that they'd rather get along with each other rather than putting others down based on long standing religious beliefs, then we'll all gain.\n\nGood luck sir.
1161908
I too have seen these advertisements in USA Today etc. and have wondered the same thing.  The question is whether you think the Iraqi government/economy will be prospering in the next 5 to 10 years.  I don't think so.
47621
Technically, the war in Iraq has ended...so it all depends on which perspective you are looking at the situation from. Personally, as an Iraqi, I can say that our country has been rid of Saddam and politics are moving rapidly-elections, the constitution, and now the most legitimate government is being formed within the Middle East. As soon as suicide bombers become fewer and fewer the quicker the 'war' will be over, troops can go back home (I'm sure Americans don't want to stay any minute longer than necessary after the job is done), and Iraq's economy will build. Anyone will tell you it's only a matter of security-once that is upheld- the war will be over. The war with terrorists will not end anytime soon unfortunately, but that's not just in Iraq dear...that's all over the world. So the real question is when will this radical and bastardized version of Islam be wiped out-the answer is to finish off with the Mullahs who are preaching hatred and violence all in the name of Islam (which really is a peaceful religion)to young boys and girls and then telling them to go kill themselves in the name of this tainted version of Islam they have created.
1037248
I agree/disagree.  We can win in the long run.  The hope is that 20 years from now Iraq will be economically stable and it's people jamming to the Eagle's. peace
763225
the current situation in Iraq
808476
You sound foreign, perhaps you are from Iraq. The killing of innocents will definitely  be avenged by God if not here on earth. I know that the vast majority of people in Iraq just want to live peaceful lives as do most Americans. It's just the leaders who don't do the actual fighting that keep the animosity going.
149245
It is justified if you just look past the here and now. Ten years from now, after the US leaves, Iraq will be a stable, prospering democracy, and it's people will for the first time have a say in how their country is run and a quality of life they could never have dreamed of under Sddam.
716270
"I have a plan"\n\ncyndie yes I can. stay untill the iraqi people can defend them selves and have established a govt that is sustainable for atleast the near future.  And anybody that is against that "kill them" its not easy but world politics and world safety is not easy.  and it is going to take time.  a stability in the middle east will start in the world effort for stability
574111
No. Iraq will, if at all it sustains democracy, take at least 3 decades to understand the system and get into main stream democratic countries. Religion will be a great hindrance to fully open up like a normal democracy. Situation does not change dramatically and I am not sure if any change at all will be possible.
351297
Sadly, not for a while. The U.S. cannot leave Iraq in the state it is in. The Iraqi police force is not strong enough alone to take care of the many issue there now. Until there is a solid government in place, the Police force is strong enough to handle problems on their own and there is somewhat a bit peace we cannot leave.
1016383
I presume you are being sarcastic.\n\nIraq is not peaceful currently, I won't be for years to come.
843423
Regardless of when the troops are withdrawn, there will probably be a Civil War. The present government that came into power with US help and backing realize this, hence they want the US to remain to secure their hold. The nation will probably end up with a strongman style dictatorship, like Saddam's but will be friendly to the US, at first anyway. However,I do not believe, the US is in there for oil, and definately not to win the "Hearts & Minds" of the Iraqies. They are mainly concerned about the 14 military bases being built, which will put the US & her client state, Israel within striking distance of all Arab & Persian territory. Although, I think your suggestion about letting the Iraqi people decide will fall on very deaf ears. If there was honesty involved about the war, I would think your idea would be the best way to let go of the tiger's tail...BUT??????????