The best strategy for WINNING the war in iraq?

Question

Americans voted for change on Iraq in the last two weeks. I happen to think Bush's strategy was the best option we have, but the majority disagrees. So I want to hear from you more enlightened, educated people, what is the best course of action to win the war in Iraq?

Morons who respond with one line remarks such as "Bush sux" or "we never should've went in the first place" are not welcome.

Answer 1

I did not vote for change simply because I do not look good in a Burkha.
Now for the War solution: DE-politicize it! The liquid backbone politicians have to keep there whiny, wimpy, civil liberties to all enemies but not our own soldiers, OUT OF ALL WAR PROCEEDINGS AND PLANNINGS, and let our Military do what they were trained to do without having their hands ties by some imbeciles idea of rights for enemies!!!!
in short: "KILL THEM ALL AND LET ALLAH SORT THEM OUT!

Answer 2

There is a lot of controversy in the so-called "winning" of the war in Iraq.
All we know is what they tell us, of course, and there will be debate for years about whether we should have been there in the first place or not.

Only time will tell how history will reflect these decisions.

The fact is we are there now and to have made such an extraordinary effort to get order there and some kind of democratic government, it just doesn't make sense to leave without finishing what we started. The question of whether we should have gone or not is a moot point now.

Too much blood has been shed for us to leave now. The lives our troops have lost would be for nothing for sure then.

I don't think we as civilians can say what should or should not be done to win the war. We aren't there, in the loop, so to speak, to make those kind of decisions.

Answer 3

I have a son in law over there . I hope he stays safe and comes back whole. I think because the nation is so deeply divided over this war ALL the people that represent WE THE PEOPLE or are supposed to, need to listen and if there are not enough good reasons for continuing to lose our young men and women we should get them the hell out of there. Otherwise, gather your best PR people, strategic planners with all points of view and weigh the cost of LIVES against the goal. I hope we learned from VietNam. I am not comparing Nam to Iraq in some senses. I mean learn about choosing battles for the right reasons and very very conservatively choosing to go to war AND discussing and deciding when and IF the time comes to get out of Dodge with a keen eye on the body count. I can't say that I would envy being in the President's shoes. I wish him well with the decisions he has to make now, along with others. I also have to say that many people are affected by this war, those that oppose it and those that support it and for the sake of those over there whose lives are on the line as we post our messages, I hope they have all the support they need until and throughout exit plans being made and executed.

Answer 4

1) Increase US Army troop strengths.

2) Increased border patrol by US troops, especially on Syrian and Iranian border.

3) Using more Army Special Forces, Rangers, and Delta.

4) Strike at the highest consentrations of insurgents in Iraq with US Forces with some Iraqi military.

5) Use of some specially trained units that are specialised in desrt warfare.

6) Hire consultants, that will be in country, that have the most experiance with counter insurgency (military and civilian).

7) Use Arabic and Farsi Language experts that work in other agencies of the US Government for intelligence and interrogation.

8) Better training and equipment for the Iraqi police.

9) Hire ex- South African Special Forces and Iraeli Commando's, that would be under the command of the US Army.

10) Put a Special Forces General in charge of the US Army in Iraq (because Special Forces are better trained and experianced at insurgency and counter insurgency), and a Marine General in charge of the US Forces in Iraq.

Either do the above or get out.

My suggestions are only for the US Army.

Answer 5

It seems as though the major problem is when they rid a town of insurgents they do not have enough troops to keep the town secure. The troops move on to secure another town and the previous town they had secured fills up with insurgents again. Not that it is likely to happen, but I think the only way to really secure Iraq is with the addition of more troops. I think McCain said something about supporting the idea of increased troops the other day. This is one of the few things I agree with him on.

Answer 6

They didn't vote for a change in Iraq, they voted to leave Iraq. Many of them said that is why they voted for the Democrat candidate. Funny thing is the Democrats never gave information on their plan to leave Iraq. Now they say they just wanted to be part of the decision making process. Oh and we are not leaving Iraq!

Answer 7

First of all, why the focus on winning? Shouldn't we concentrate on what's right? Humanity is at stake! Is our ego bigger than our love for mankind? US was wrong to invade Iraq. So let's admit that we goofed and fix it.
Here's My idea for Iraq:

First of all, No more unlimited military support.

Saddam Hussein was evil, but he was the cork in the bottle that kept Iraq from exploding into civil war. Get most of our troops out by phasing them out. If we pull out all at once security and protection of the general population of Iraq becomes an issue. Give the Iraqi people food, medical supplies, and water. Set up USA gaurded/protected refugee camps. Let the Kurds, Sunnis and Shiites figure out the government and if they can't let them have their civil war. It has been festering like a pimple for years and it's time to pop it. When they are ready to rebuild, US should offer financial support.
With military force in Iraq, the US is giving nut bag terrorists cause for their Jihad which may provoke an attack on American soil.
The US also needs to strengthen it's relationships with international communities to work to help rebuild Iraq post war.

Answer 8

Use anti-insurgency methods and intelligence operations must be intensified to identify the leaders and members of the rebel group. When the rebels are identified, their activities must be monitored and an all out war against them must be conducted once and for all in order to have peace in Iraq.

Answer 9

Send in 200,000 extra troops and kill anyone who points a weapon at our soldiers or any of the Alis. Be aggressive and if we think Iraq still doesn't want to take care of its self after 6 months or so we can slowly pull out. But we need to go in to win.
#89 Steve Smith for President in 2008!

Answer 10

this question is like whacking someone in the head with a crow bar and asking them if they are going to be ok. and blue i did not mean to knock you it's just that there are no easy answers.

communication will be key. irregardless of the US motives, our opposition has the Muslim community either believing that this a holy war, or using that excuse to drum up a support from like minded individuals. this could potentially last for hundreds of years.

we are helping the missle makers raytheon, northrup grumman, lockheed martin, ect, we are controlling our low income and minority populations. we have an oil agenda. i believe our young military has great hearts, love and courage. what's in our leader's hearts, and our troops hearts may not be one and the same.

Answer 11

The Kurds are not the problem. It's the Sunni's and Shites. March the shites to Iran where they will be welcome. Give the lower 1/4 of Iraq to the sunni's, beings they backed Saddam and give the rest to the Kurds.