What if George Bush hadn't invaded Iraq..would life there be better now?

Answer 1

Which George Bush are you referring to? It would be definitely if his Dad had removed Saddam in 1991. It would be if Clinton had taken out Bin Laden when he had the chance. As it is we wasted about 10 years letting terrorists and their supporters think they could long as the country they were living in didn't invade someone else they would have a place of support.

Iraq isn't Polaroid you don't make a change that drastic and get results in 60 seconds. Who do you think would be better causing trouble, Saddam or Zarqawi?

Life in Iraq will be better. It should be better now-- but you have idiots over there making loud noises and killing people and I'm not talking about US troops. Why are the terrorists causing so much chaos? Because if they don't they have no power and lose all influence. It's not their religion, they aren't religious.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Not a shred of doubt about it.

Under Saddam Hussein life in Iraq was not easy, and many things were strictly controlled. But in general the country was on a relatively high level of development, people had a functioning infrastructure and received decent education and health services as well as regular supplies of utilities and all needed goods.

More than three years after the "liberation" the country is still in total chaos. The American occupation forces are not willing or able to restore proper supplies of clean drinking water, electricity and petrol. The country with the world's second-largest oil reserves has now to import oil (from US companies, of course) in order to keep at least all official government vehicles running. Most schools and universities are still closed, most hospitals in shambles, and the supply of food and regular consumer goods is irregular and erratic (which also leads to a huge black market in which many US soldiers make vast profits, as they did before in Vietnam, Korean, Japan, Germany, Austria and Italy).

As bad as Saddam Hussein was, at least he fed and supplied his people properly. And there was no civil war with dozens of dead and wounded every day. Since the begin of 2006 alone there were more than 6000 Iraqi civilians killed in Iraq. So, where are the things that have become better since Bush started this illegal war?

Answer 3

Let's see....

Saddam would still be disappearing people from their homes, never to be seen again. His sons would still be raping and killing women. Saddam would still be oppressing, torturing and murdering people at will. The Kurds would still be oppressed and killed. The people would be without electricity or schools or clean water.

Life must have been great. Then we went and ruined it all by giving them freedom and restoring their democracy (they had one before the tyrants took over) and rebuilding their infrastructure. The people don't have so suffer because Saddam isn't stealing the Oil-for-Food money and building gold toilets.

The answer is a resounding NO! Their live was not better and would not be better. A large majority of Iraqis have said that their lives are now better, and have more optimism, now that Saddam is gone.

Answer 4

Nobody questions that life in Iraq, although rarely stable, is allowing for a better quality of life for citizens than when Hussein was dictator. Suicide bombings seem commonplace, but a torturous regime is no better. What people question is how the US did it. Not only did they have a lack of support from ally nations but many question the poor tactical planning (too few troops) which has created a stalled situation with little to no progress.

Answer 5

Yes, because a more subtle way to remove Saddam would have succeeded by now.

Sadly George Bush puts brawn before brains every time and America (along with the rest of the World) suffers the consequences.

Answer 6

Life must be better without wars.
Wars kill lives of people's moms, dads, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, best friends, dogs, cats,....etc.
Invasion is aggressive and fills with much hatred. It is an insult to the other who is being invaded.
So, just imagine if someone punches you in the face, accuses you of something you haven't done for the reason of being punched. Then, even teach you how you should behave, and take charge of your daily household routines...
Will you have a good life?
Are you angry?
What will you do?
If you punch back, you're condemned as "terrorist".
I really feel for those people of Iraq.

May the divine bright light of the cosmic consciousness shine on Iraq.
May their souls find peace, tranquility, love, forgiveness, detachment of the past, and happiness in their heart.

Answer 7

Life was much better before we invaded. Of course it was the best standard of living in the area before they invaded Kuwait. The sanctions we have had on them since 1991 lowered their standard of living enormously.

Answer 8

Yes. Sure saddam Hussein is a lunatic but the people wouldn't have to deal with daily shootings, religious strife, and dozens of bombings everyday.

Answer 9

Well,I dont know about those people who live in the war area,but,I can sure tell you that it would be better for my family.First I would be able to take my kids to the park more,Because gas wouldn't cost 3.50 A gallon) We wouldnt be breaking our necks watching behind us for fear of the S.S.oops I ment Home land security.

Answer 10

I doubt it. Americans are over there now to help teach the Iraqi's how to protect themselves and to help the young children over there. Iraqi's are better off that way. But is you are talking about America being better off than I honestly don't know.