They thought Iraq would be a walk in the park because of the lack of military organization in Iraq but now we see a modern day Vietnam. Will America ever learn from her past experiences?
I wonder why America hasn't attacked North Korea (could be that they are affraid of a country with the third largest military in the world or maybe because their missles can hit Alaska and the western seaboard).
If Communism is a big threat to the American way of life, why don't they wage war on the biggest communist country, CHINA? Hmmm maybe they know that is war they can't win?
2006-08-05 13:54:39 · 13 answers · asked by Erni S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Let's see, we confronted the USSR when it and China had the biggest military in the world. We fought Germany and Japan when they were whipping the pants off of everyone they crossed in WWII. We fought Germany in WWI when they were getting the best of everyone in europe. Spain was a big bull of the woods and it freed Cuba and a bunch of other places. North Vietnam was backed into a corner with USSR and China unable to supply them enough and they agreed to a truce--we withdrew and then they broke the truce. Then too, we twice beat England when England was the military giant of the world.
You have to remember, that little North Korea and Iraq have, rather Iraq had, standing armies in the top ten in world size. We sent a force far smaller against Iraq. Within just a very few weeks, there were no uniformed Iraqis to fight. That was no small accomplishment no matter what some questioning high school sophomore thinks.
2006-08-05 14:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US is empire building. They will only attack weaker countries. Bush & Cheney have enough sense for that.About the 1914-1918 war, the US got involved following the sinking of the Lusitania. Re; the 1939-1945 war, American poll showed 80% of the people did not want to get involved as of Aug/41. It took a lot of shrewed work on FDRs part to get the Japanese to attack . If it hadn't been for Hitler turning on Russia, we would all be in a mess. FDR did not want to deal with a Nazi Europe if the UK fell. VietNam was a civil war & the US had no right to be there, By the way, it was not a withdrawal, it was a Rout.
2006-08-06 13:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, heck, you're right -Last time, I believe we attacked County Clare in Ireland. We won, of course, but then they're armored columns were actually all cows. Damn counties that won't behave!
There will be no war with China, not because of a lack of courage about ideals, but because the US and China are so interdependent on each other economically that it would be a global disaster. They are one of the three largest holders of US T-Bills, and if called in, could cause the US huge problems, and we buy every darn thing that they make. So if we imposed a trade embargo they would be sunk. Not gonna happen.
One last thought: We started a war long ago with a country that no one ever dreamed we could beat, and that was Great Britain. We beat them and formed a new country against all odds.
2006-08-05 21:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe this war was started a decade ago and wasn't finished. they should have let us roll over them the first time and this would have been over years ago. by the way we win wars by having support at home and by not letting terrorists spread false propaganda about what is really going on over there and yes soldiers are dying every day over there but we knew that was a risk that we would take when we enlisted. we as soldiers don't run away from a just fight. there is a vast majority of Iraq's that want nothing but a chance at freedom. i say for one let us give them that chance. also if we went to war with china,north Korea, or Iran the out come would be the same we would win.
2006-08-05 21:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by ZEES 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You invade an Iraq before they become the present day threat that North Korea and Iran is.
2006-08-05 20:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, i dont think we should be attacking anyone
second of all, if we attack north korea they are going to kill us
third of all, we can't start a war with china because everything is made in china
fourth of all, i am chinese and how is communism in china a big threat to the american way of life... i dont think they're interfering with any of us and i am not saying that china is great because i disagree with a lot of their stuff
2006-08-05 21:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by spoof ♫♪ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. didn't have a chance of beating the Nazis or Japan during WWII, and they did. Then again, everyone came together to fight the evil instead of today where some are willing to fight the evil and some are whiners who think we shouldn't hurt others but give them hugs and flowers instead and maybe they'll see we're nice people and leave us alone.
2006-08-05 21:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is s shame you are right about Vietnam and Iraq.
I think you answered you own question,,
Pres. Bush started this war out of stupidity and ignorants,,,,,he is responsible for it.,
Allott of americans where not for it but they where shouted down when they try to protest it.
Time always tells the truth .
people are dying every day because of BUSH.
Maybe he should br on trial.
2006-08-05 21:06:12 · answer #8 · answered by Flat s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The next time you walk down the street and you see a giant walking toward you, Go up and kick him in the shins and see what happens.
You should have an answer to your question.
2006-08-09 18:44:13 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Been there 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, I have one question. Do you like Americans?
2006-08-05 21:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋