When do you think the Iraqi army will be ready to protect and defend there own government?
547632
it will be by the year 2053.when the last drop of oil is sucked.
824675
To have a constitutional government elected by the people. But the USA led force do not enjoy the trust of the people. Hence, anything done at the behest of the combined force will be lacking legitimacy. It is under UN supervision that an interim government be constituted to hold election for constituent body to frame the future constitution for Iraq. Then only normalcy will come back.
1070207
I believe the numbers I heard a couple days ago were something like ~200,000 total troops made of 110-120K US, 20K other, and remaining balance Iraqi.  The report went on to say the newly formed Iraqi army (remember, they've only been around for a year or so) is becoming much more organized and much more proficient so they are really starting the help the other allied forces and have even taken on some operations independently.  The belief is that as they continue to grow in ranks and become self-sufficient, we can draw down correspondingly.\n\nI don't know if it will take less than 5 years, but I doubt more than a decade.
566409
because the country isn't stable.  When the Iraqi government and military are able to sufficiently rule and control the country, then the US military will leave.
1146967
if they are a democracy...then they wont...\n\nif they try to use it against us..i think our superior firepowewr and training will handle the situation nicely...
983276
That depends on the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people. They both need to stand up for their country and make it secure. Their inability to stop the violence is the only thing keeping our troops there. If I were an Iraqi citizen, who voted for a democratic government, I would be pissed if my neighbors were trying to screw it up by blowing up their fellow countrymen. Living in fear from thugs like that can only last so long. \n\nEither they stand up and make it stop, or I think our troops should stop playing the role of the "nice guy", and actually start fighting back no holds barred.
246111
We are training Iraqi armed forces as well as police as an ongoing project.  The country has many internal problems between the different factions there.  The insurgents trying to incite a Civil War does not make the situation any better.  Almost daily we hear about attacks against the Iraqi Police, it is amazing that there are even people who want those jobs.  Things will eventually stabilize and the Iraqi's will be able to take over.
269661
being armed in Iraq is a crime, since the days of saddam Hussien. civilians cannot have weapons at all. but at the end of the previous regiem, the people there armed them selves with the weapons left by the army, some were being ready under the past government to protect Bagdad when the american forces enter. thousands of iraqis are illegally armed.
107463
When the mission is done, Iraq can defend its democratic state by itself, and we will not cause unrest and instability in the area by pulling out.\n\nAnd NOT a DAY sooner.
680275
Yes, when the US Military get out and leave them whats left of their country to run by their own government, and elected officials, and manage their own oil; but wait, our defense contracts, no the US Corporations and Bush cronies are making too much money off the Iraqi people, to allow them to be at peace. One Tyrant out and a bunch of "good ole boys" in, our military and the innocent people, dispensable pawns.
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.
907313
Believe me, you aren't the only one questioning this. I think it will take as long as we're willing to put up with it. They will have to learn a whole lot quicker, when we pull out.( or they will take their weapons, and go home )
920675
USA face the reality when called the exestance of USA army in Iraq  by OCUPATION not( librate army take authnefication from  the  national security cauncel  or united nation  and the Iraq goverment doll ) at this moment situation will be better
786851
there are some that think Bush has saved us from attracts here at home , but I think that when the terrorist are ready to do something here , it will happen . \nThere are so many ways they could do it that they are only waiting to decide which one will do the most damage to the US . \n\nSome of you are being lulled into a false sense of security , by the war in Iraq and when it happens , you won't know what hit you .\n Never assume anything . Nobody in this Administration knows what their doing and never have . Some of you  are so gullible that you believed everything that was told to you , even the lies about why we had to go to war in Iraq . The sad part is you still believe it . No ,  Bush has not done a good job protecting the US , it's just a matter of time and God help us when it happens .\ngokart 121 you said it better then I could , and I agree with you .\n\n\n The first way to protect our country is to close the borders , now !
626669
Hell No on both counts\nThey signed up to defend our country.  They did not choose where or how.\nAnd it is not the Iraqies defending thier country, it is insurgents causing problems for the Iraqies that are trying to creat a government and move the country forward
1069068
Americans for the most part like the Iraqi's.  It is the terrorist insurgents and the hangers on to the old regime we don't like.  In the words of Thomas Jefferson, all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights.  Sometimes you just have to stand up and fight for those rights.  The Iraqi people are just starting to get a chance to fight for their own rights now.  If you are an Iraqi, be proud, vote and support your new free and open Representative Republic.  It may not be perfect, but it beats the hell out of tyranny.
1088986
it would b good for us to know wuts gonna happen, but also scary. im sure something horriable will happen. my man thinks its a matter of time before we get hit hard again and all of ur men are off still in iraq, and garuding the boarders and we will really b buffed. the us is just going down hill, we need someone to get us outta our rut.