"Can't leave Iraq because stakes are too high," Is this the same words used to justify Vietnam?

Answer 1

I'm sure somebody used em to describe Vietnam. I think, though, that the issue they're talking about is our responsibility to provide stability in government. The removal of Saddam created a very real power vaccume in Iraq. (question of right/wrong in doing so aside) Simply leaving after getting Saddam, would have drawn even more condemnation from the world. The world would be screamin at us for NOT doing something to help them. As it is, they're screaming at us FOR doing somehthing. Whether or not what we're doing is effective, is another story.

Answer 2

Yes, but kneejerk reactions do not a decent policy make. I opposed the invasion of Iraq as well, but it would be nothing short of catastrophic for the US to unilaterally withdraw its troops overnight, only to leave a fledgling democracy to fend itself against antagonistic insurgents.

Should the US further incorporate the Iraqi government into international decision-making processes, including those of the coalition? Yes: this would boost the legitimacy of the government in the eyes of many of its detractors. Should the US establish some sort of timetable for the withdrawal of troops? Yes: this would reassure to nationalists currently opposed to the Iraqi government that the US does not intend to make the country a de facto colony, undercutting crucial elements of the insurgency. But this timetable should be realistic: anything calling for complete withdrawals before December 2007 or even July 2008 would probably be dangerous policy.

Answer 3

absolutely. the fear in vietnam was the domino effect, where communism would spread. the fear in iraq is that they will turn islamic fundamentalist (kinda like us being christian fundamentalist but with a different god) and destabilize the oil supply. the rest is geopolitik. bush has begun to run the table, america will either take over the world or turn into england. the jury's out on that one.

Answer 4

The U.S. left Vietnam before the war was won. Look what happened.

Answer 5

Congrats, you've figured it out.

"If we leave Vietnam now, Communism will spread throughout Southeast Asia"
NIXON

Answer 6

My conundrum is your question thus far unaswered because it is unexplained. Did you raise the question for consideration or solution? The answer is very complex, possibly unsolvable, without deep consideration.

Answer 7

Yup, sooner or later the US and the UK has to pull out. Believe me, the US has lost another meaningless war.

Answer 8

Could be... mainly they won't leave because Bush is worried about the oil flow............... so STOP driving your big fat SUV !

Answer 9

Hmmmm, Sounds pretty close to it,,, or close enough.......
the same context anyway.......

Answer 10

SO YOU'VE PICKED UP ON THAT TOO HAVE YOU ???