source: joe scarbough on his show scarbough country. he is a conservative by the way.
2006-09-29 01:55:36 · 11 answers · asked by david c 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Money that would have been better spent providing Medcare for our aged, better equipment for our schools and environment and making America a better place. Instaed our tax dollars are being used to benefit a few in the dash for oil. Criminal.
Spud55.. I hope I have answered your facetious comment.
2006-09-29 01:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I know the costs of the war. My problem with the statement, "Exit strategy = Victory) is that the Administration has chosen to define Victory as "A stable Iraq with a democratic government that is willing and able to defend itself." This is from the "National Strategy for Victroy in Iraq."
The problem with that definition of Victory is that it isn't something we (the USA) can achieve. It is only something we can help the Iraqi government achieve. So if the Iraqi people and their government decide to not attempt to achieve these goals, then what? Military goals and objectives are things that are achieveable by the unit assigned the mission. The 150,000 troops (or less) we've had in Iraq for three years now are obviously unable to stabilize the country. There's nothing we can do to make the iraqi government work, we can only provide help as needed. These aren't goals we can achieve, they're out of our hands. We have left ourselves open to the ongoing occupation of Iraq. That's why a true military strategy would have goals that are within the ability of the units assigned to achieve the goals, and it would have alternatives in case those goals are not achieved. And for goals essential to mission success, you allocate more resources than you think you need, not the bare minimum that might work. If stabilizing Iraq is an essential task to victory, then you figure out how many troops it'll take to stabilize Iraq, and send 50% more than that. We haven't done that, however.
2006-09-29 09:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by Charles D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That figure is probably a reasonable average cost - perhaps a tad high, but, obviously, the costs vary from week to week - but I suspect exact accounting numbers aren't the real point of your question.
I have to to disagree with your "no exit strategy" comment at the end of your question.
We have a very clear exit strategy that has been stated numerous times.
It is to turn the security and policing duties over to the Iraqis as they are trained and able to deal with the insurgents.
Some will contend that because we have no set date for withdrawal, we have no exit strategy.
This is simply not true.
It would be foolish to lay out a date for complete withdrawal and expect that the terrorists wouldn't initiate an all out assault on the Muslim people who have supported and trusted us to stay the course until they can effectively govern themselves.
2006-09-29 09:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
apparenlty we just tack in onto the debt... like some huge game of "how high can it go"...
is an exit stratagy a bad thing? don't most businesses need stratagives and goals? If Iraq was a business, it would have went under about 3 years ago...
I just want a focused idea and plan on how to leave... it doesn't even have to be any time soon, just some goals to work toward... move the deadline back if things aren't working even, but just set some goals and deadlines...
2006-09-29 09:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
why is it necessary for you the average citizen to know the exact date we will pull our forces out of Iraq. Damn you think they would even tell the average soldier the exact date. Let the Generals and the politicians do their job. I am sure we will pull out soon enough but then again we are still in Bosnia and you know how long ago that one kicked off.
2006-09-29 09:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by Madness_75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't know it was that much. The exit strategy is we aren't leaving until Iraq can stand on its own two feet.
2006-09-29 09:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I could think of lots of other things I could be doing with my wasted money on no-bid contracts and lining this Administration's pockets.
2006-09-29 15:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, Mr. President, What would YOU do. Ever notice how many
armchair world leaders there are on Yahoo?
2006-09-29 08:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by Spud55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
geez i guess that money must be coming from other programs such as veteran benefits and social prorams but i know where its not coming from the senate and congress because they vote themselves pay raises ...
2006-09-29 08:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by pokerplayer16101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
exit strategy is simple VICTORY
2006-09-29 08:57:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋