Their army is just as secular as their population.
I just don't have any good feelings about the prospects in Iraq and asking our troops to do social and police work while in the line of fire is worrysome.
2006-09-07 02:01:11 · 20 answers · asked by mymadsky 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I agree with you, the quagmire in Iraq is going to have far reaching and lasting implications for us in the years to come. We're screwed, remember North Korea is waiting in the wings, I see bad things happening in the next 10 years or so. Regardless of party, we need a fresh and innovative approach to deal with these tumultuous times.
2006-09-07 02:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Elusive 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I share your concerns about whether Iraq will become a military state, and also on the other side if they will be able to control the increasing violence within factions of their society. It's really clear to all but the most rabid of idealogues that the average Iraqi was far better off under Hussein than now (except for the US lead blockade, of course). Not saying he was a nice guy or good for the US or anything of the sort; but in retrospect seem for the average Iraqi the Hussein regime was less bad than what the Iraqis will be left with when (and if) the new regime is established.
As a side note, maybe there is a typo in regards to 'secular' ? checking with dictionary.com, it seems the regime of Hussein was actually secular (although certainly sectarian)
sec‧u‧lar
–adjective 1. of or pertaining to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred; temporal: secular interests.
2. not pertaining to or connected with religion (opposed to sacred): secular music.
3. (of education, a school, etc.) concerned with nonreligious subjects.
4. (of members of the clergy) not belonging to a religious order; not bound by monastic vows (opposed to regular).
5. occurring or celebrated once in an age or century: the secular games of Rome.
6. going on from age to age; continuing through long ages.
–noun 7. a layperson.
8. one of the secular clergy.
2006-09-07 02:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by knewknickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not agree with you more. Our troops are being asked to do things that are unheard of in a time of war. They are getting shot at from all sides(literally and figuratively). I believe that once we leave a military junta will be in control. As far as being secular, it will be a less secular government than the one
Saddam ruled over. The shiites will control and the government could be a theocracy like the one in Iran.
2006-09-07 09:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the eyes of the world will be on Iraq for a while, the country might actually do well if it ever gets to stand on its own feet.
And as far as the US leaving Iraq; if we manage to somehow make Iraq safe for Americans before President Bush's term ending then the US may just form a military base there.
2006-09-07 02:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lt. Harris 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is each and each and every of the further reason to vote Obama. He needs a life like, yet to blame, end to this warfare. that's why he's refining his position on Iraq. we are turning out to be extra enemies and extra terrorists with our continued occupation of Iraq. the earlier we artwork on a timetable for withdrawal, the earlier peace can come to the Iraqi human beings. although, the Iraqi police and militia want to step up and commence taking a higher position in providing safe practices. they want to educate that they are waiting for us to withdraw. If no longer, then the timetable for withdrawal will be later quite than faster.
2016-11-06 19:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the chances are probably very high. Look at the violence that's going on now between Shiites & Sunni's. I can't see a democratic government like the one that is currently set up being an option they both will adhere to. After all it is their country, ultimately they will decide which way they want to go.
2006-09-07 02:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by carpediem 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the chance is good.
There are plenty of oppourtunists and radicals there.
Bushh said his critics"dont understand" the seriousness of terror.
What Bush doesnt understand is you cannot make a country so deeply laden with Islam a suburban strip mall in 3-5 years.
2006-09-07 02:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will be just a facade government like in Afghanistan.....the chaos will continue & the media & USA will keep saying there is a democratic Iraqi governement now and all is well under control blah blah blah........Iraq I doubt will ever be normal any time soon its a mess and a BIG MESS thanks to Bush.
2006-09-07 02:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by Ms_4peace 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
75% chance. A 100% chance Iran will invade Iraq.
2006-09-07 02:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by Villain 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not to fear, the government will topple. Armed intervention by any country has failed and whether we like it or not, we should have left them to sort out their own problems. Did we resolve problems in Korea? Or Vietnam? or Haiti?...or Cuba?
2006-09-07 02:05:29 · answer #10 · answered by Frank 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋