ever? We gave up Danang to the North Vietnamese. We poured millions into that base and others. I don't think the current government wants to repeat the mistake, even if it the Iraqui's who inherit it in a democratically chosen government. We will be always the power player in the behind the scenes machinations.
2006-06-20 17:41:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
No permanent bases? Do you believe everything the government tells us?
2006-06-20 17:53:41 · update #1
"If I was in yo' shoes, I would be...uh..."
"Leaving! What a good idea!!"
"Whoaaaah!"
(à la "Animal House")
All seriousness aside, does anyone think we'd give up that toehold in Iraq now, especially since we pulled out of Saudi not too long ago? How better could we lord it over on Iran and Syria than by having bases right next door?
2006-06-21 10:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by sandislandtim 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that it would be foolish to exit Iraq right now and that is because if we leave, Civil War will erupt between the Shiite muslims (who get along with Iran) and the Saddam loyalists (Who, by the way, are the minority) The Shiites would undoubtedly win, because not only do they outnumber the Saddam loyalists, but they would also have Iran supporting them. Iraq would be run by Iran, who 1. Want to have nuclear weapons and 2. Would be in control of most of the oil in the middle east, making them the most powerful country in the middle east. That would be a disaster. Also, when we begin to help rebuild Iraq, we would have to remain over there so that the money dosen't fall into the hands of corrupt people of orginizations (Such as Oil for Food) and actually gets put to use. To leave Iraq now would be a mistake. But, I, like so many others, would like to see our boys (and girls) come home.
2006-06-21 00:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by The Nag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nation building is a very long, complicated, and expensive process. I have seen estimates that when the fighting fianlly does stop the US will probably be stationed there for the up to 25 years afterwards. Look at Germany we still have bases there and that war ended over 60 years ago. Yep will be there forever.
2006-06-21 00:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would we leave? We need to protect our oil prices. Think about it. I am not for the war at all but look we complain about oil price now what will happen when China keeps buying all the oil or the Sadie's raise the price more until we can do something to run our liefs with out there oil then we need to stay their. Can't afford gas as it is.
But that's just my .02
2006-06-21 00:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jaysin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there will probably be U.S. soldier in Iraq from now on. It is like Germany there have been U.S. troops there since WWII to keep a strong hold and quick response force in the regions same will go for Iraq.
2006-06-21 00:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have NOT built permanent bases in Iraq. Congress would have to appropriate funds to do so, and although they're debating this issue right now, it appears to be failing. Our installations in Iraq are temporary.
2006-06-21 00:48:40 · answer #6 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We aren't going anywhere. We'll keep a large base open there, just like we have a base in Cuba, and for pretty much the same reason.
2006-06-21 00:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by BantamRooster68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope and never did. This is why W had such a hard time coming up with and exit strategy. Shoot, we'll be there till the oil runs out.
2006-06-21 00:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We'll never completely withdraw. That's the short, short answer.
2006-06-21 00:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope we can leave soon, bring our people home!
2006-06-21 00:45:16 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋