What is going on between Iraq and the army?

Question

I have a friend who joined the army right after graduation. He wrote to me telling me the base he was at was on red alert because things were getting bad over at Iraq. I haven't heard from him since then and i'm just wondering if maybe things realy are going bad in Iraq? What if he...got wounded? =(

Answer 1

War is hell. Situations often get worse before they get better. Iraq is paying its price for freedom, as all countries pay the price for any political realignment.

If your friend is in the Army and serving in Iraq, then he is a hero. Thank you friend.

Answer 2

Yes, there are really bad things going on in Iraq. But if he got wounded, you would know by now. The company Commander would call his parents, or family and tell them if he got wounded. You have to remember, they don't have much time to write, or to call. I always thought that it was a privalege that they get to call and write. Don't worry about him, he will be fine. And remember, if he got hurt, you would know. But I am sure that is is doing well.

Answer 3

Its getting bad don't you watch the News and it will continue to get bad until the Americans leave. Americans are not wanted not by anyone involved .Your seen as wanting to steel the oil or control the oil. Not as Liberators. and the violence is worse then it ever was and has been since the war supposedly ended.

Answer 4

War against terorist...?. think man..what the terrorist done in all over the world..US army and Israel have done it and worst, terrorist kill 6000 US Citizen..in 9/11 , now US Army kill over 100.000 Irak and Afganistan Civilian? who the terrorist ? im sorry about your friend and other soldier . they just dont know what really happen, to counter terrorist is not just war... if there is justice, and better life ( economic and social ) i think there is no recruitment for terrorist. your friend may be just busy i hope he is allright

Answer 5

Bee-Bee: the innocent people who are dying in Iraq is because of the insurgents. Everyday you hear they die because of the bombs they plant in cars, and insurgents also kill them by making them suffer, shoot them, rape them, a lot of other psycho $hit. So don't tell me we are killing innocent people, we are actually trying to help them and they appreciate it. War is War. We ain't no terrorist. We are just defending ourselves from the real terrorist.

Answer 6

the significant distinction is that the U. S. soldier received't beat the crap out of you for even asking that query. A thug would. Edit: Ella, My coronary heart is going out yo you and your household, and my prayers are with you.

Answer 7

..Its going well..We took out their leader and killed their Army..So..We won the war..Now its just an occuption and its more of anoccupation..Us acting like police for the Iraqis until they get their military built up

Answer 8

Happens every year

Muslims have a month of Ramadon

What better time for a Muslim to kill a Muslim

Answer 9

Hopefully you will hear from him soon man!

Answer 10

It is not going well!! And the Iraqi's don't want us there!!

Worse before they get better? You mean like in Vietnam? This willegal invasion of Iraq happened 3 1/2 years ago!! You think it's going to get better!! Dream on! Even the Generals are saying it is a disaster!

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