Is there any connection between Iraq and Terrorism?

Question

Many are claiming there is no connection between Iraq and terrorism, but I see a different story. Even before the invasion Al Qaeda operatives were running around Iraq. In one case one was arrested by the Iraqi police and one of Saddam’s sons had him release. Do not forget Ansar Al Islam in the north.

Since the take over there has been an unprecedented number of terrorist attacks even specifically targeting civilians. On top of this Al Qaeda has chosen Iraq to be the battle ground in which to fight the United States. If Al Qaeda wasn't in Iraq it is in a big way now in which the previous Al Zarqawi primarily lead the insurgency. Maybe it is serendipitous but I think Iraq is a key position in that if Iraq falls or become truly democratic it can have a decisive impact for either side.

With this all said I'm not sure we are fighting this war intelligently was we could. I think we are still thinking in the 2 dimensional conventional sense. We need to be more creative and multi pronged in our approach.

giggssoccer83, I think you are forgeting who icited the civil war in the first place, Al Qaeda. It seems like they succeded. And on top of that the tactics of specifically targeting civilian makes them terrorists in my book.

brainiac, I want a constitutional democracy with inalienable rights, not a simple majority rules democracy.

Dog Mama, liberal lemmings, interesting concept.

purplefish001, you need to look at terrorism in a holistic way else you will miss the larger picture. The root to the terrorism we are experiencing is related to militant Islam in which whose philosophy is all to omnipresent in the middle-east.

purplefish001, in regards to your comment about us being no safer. I would disagree. We have not had one single attack on the United States since 9/11. I do not believe this is by coincidence. I also believe we will be attacked again no matter what. The severity and the longevity of those attacks rest upon our sholders. I can tell you this for certain. Enabling the terrorists will not solve the problem. As Churchill once said an appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile hoping it will eat him last.

purplefish001, hhmmmm, a zealot, I wouldn't necessarily describe myself that way. But if that is what you want to project... In anycase I asked the question not because I was clueless but because I sincerely want a dialog, even with people who do not necessarily agree with me. And in spite of all I do know, there is much more to learn, including anothers perspective.

Answer 1

Well I think there is.

Answer 2

I assume you mean between Iraq and Terrorism directed at the US. If that's the question, then No. The truth is that the men who took out the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon were not Iraqis, they were Saudis.

This is not to say there are not Iraqi extremist who may be connected to terrorism but the war in Iraq is based on a lie. Saddam Hussein, as atrocious as he is, had nothing to do with the bombings.

Americans need to get their collective heads out of their asses and realize that the War on Terrorism is a farce. We are no safer now than we were in 2001 and Bush only won his second term in office because he played on peoples fears.

FEAR BUSH!

LOVE OF TRUTH - If you have all the answers, why did you bother asking the question? Perhaps in an attempt to sway responders to your point of view. Maybe you're a bit of a zealot yourself.

Answer 3

the "insurgents" are guys fighting invaders in their country. and there is a civil war going on in iraq, so it is not really terrorists killing civilians any more than it is shiites vs. sunni's over who controls the country. and as for your terrorists being caught and released- what kind of terrorism did that one guy do? did he blow up the world trade centers? i am sure you saw just like the rest of america that the 19 suspected guys in the 9-11 attacks were all from Saudi Arabia. now what is even more amazing is that 9 of the 19 guys have all been found in various places across the middle east- ALIVE! they were not involved in the attacks at all. you might need to watch this video:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5946593973848835726

Answer 4

no connection
they hate each other (iraqi govt and religious zealots)

have you seen the photo of cheney and hussein?

I dont think you can call the insurgents terrorists
terrorism goes after civilian targets in order to cause unrest and fear.
the insurgents are targeting US military targets

I wish we had gone after the terroist organizations instead of removing all structure from iraq with no way to replace it

the majority of iraq is shiite
if it is democratic then it would become like iran...do you want this? its a tough choice

Answer 5

You are so right on this one. Giggsoccer83 doesn't have a clue. He is one of those Liberal Lemmings that will follow the democratic mantra right of the proverbial cliff.

Answer 6

YEAH, BUSH IS A TERRORIST AND HE INVADES IRAQ... THAT IS THE CONECTION...WE MUST GET RID OF BUSH, SOOOO MANY REASONS TO DO IT...

this is ANOTHER stupid answer by:
Saint Jimmy

P.s.: Bush is a terrorist

Answer 7

so will you be picking your question as the best answer? i do not agree. i'd say pull out, but that would be a mess as well. this whole situation is predicated on lies and disinformation. no easy answers at this juncture.

Answer 8

yeah
The connection is George Bush Sr To George Bush Jr


Funny how When we do it its secrete operations..
When someone else does it its terrorism


sign: U.S Millitary Vet

Answer 9

stop listening to Fox news

Answer 10

Duh! of course there is, doesn't take a genius to see that.