Can any troops give any insight on the feeling of the mission in Iraq after the study group release today?

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I only care about you're feeling, not some Bush hater, or Blair bashers.

I respect what you say, all of you! And Aaron, I dont know what to say except I dont feel what you have been doing is a waste. I'm so sorry if thats really the general feel of you guys...but truth is, we REAL people still stand for you, with you, and cherish every last one of you. You are all we have that stands between a peaceful tommorro, and our families being blown up. PLEASE dont think all is for naught....what you guys are doing WILL make a better world for people, and I cant help but think of the brave-fallen when I say that! Some of us at home really look up and are proud to have you guys for us.
Me for one!

Answer 1

I would say, I am curious about the morale of the typical American soldier. I know in vietnam the information was slow and heavily restricted, but with the high tech communications of today, they are capable of seeing the true feelings of their citizens back home.

Answer 2

If there is a comment it will not come from the troops but by a spokesperson who will have a well proofread politiclly correct statement.. A letter was sent to a talk radio show after the Nov.election from a soldier in Iraq. This is what he said.....

“I hope you are satisfied with what you have done…
Today in the mess hall, where there is usually jovial conversation, there was silence, long faces, and broken spirits… Everyone, to include all American soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, Iraqi Nationals, Bulgarian Soldiers, etc, etc… was speechless, tired, demoralized and stunned…. all ate in eerie silence…..
Last night, while we watched the press conference with the President, there was utter disgust, and the common feeling amongst us all that we soldiers are now the loneliest people on Earth…. we fight an enemy over here, and we have a country full of enemies to go home to that are our countrymen. We watched President Bush say his own political funeral, our commander and chief… as well as ours….. He tried so hard to spin it, but… well.. there is no way to soften such a morale blow.
While you sit and Monday morning quarterback what we work so hard to do for you out here, just know that the spirit of your team is wounded….. YOU liberals, you America have done a great job of demoralizing us… Thank you.
Do us a favor though, when we do come home, spare us the ceremony……. We all now know that it is a bunch of crap, and what you think of us…….
I have to say that right now, I would rather be a ***** *** Frenchman, even though they have no will to fight, at least they have the balls to make a decision and stick with it…… They stuck to their guns about staying out of this war, even if it was the wrong decision……America on the other hand, goes off half ******, and when the decision appears to be a hard one, or something that might cost a little bit, they turn tail and run…..
WHAT A NATION OF P******!!!!
This week I am NOT proud to say that I am an American……….I think it is obvious why… See, we just have told the world that we are not a nation of people who are tough, and will fight for what we believe in… We have told the world that we are a giant coward that will shy away from any difficult challenge...
So, while you eat your cheetos, and sit there and watch your lazy *** get fatter, dumber and happier Joe Citizen.. Just remember this, I, and all my comrades payed a dear price to come this far and have you decide that we should fail…
Realize this, because of your action this week America…. do not expect so many men to be so willing to stand up for your next little whim just to be cut down in the middle of it all…………
Realize this also… you have just put a heavy price on the heads of us all…… Now that we are branded as cowards, we are an easy target, oh so inviting for the taking……. I swore to protect your children in your beds…. yet you fling the door wide open in spite of me to invite the scourge…. Well…. have it your way then.
Because of this, September 11th will soon be overshadowed by these same enemies… my advice to you is get your lazy, self centered *** up and make peace with your God, and your family… cause, time will come when they may not be there for you…………….Because you kicked me in the teeth, and so many others, I know I won’t any more.. ”
Aaron

Answer 3

Well said, Aaron.

I don't think I wasted my time over in Iraq, but the general (uninformed) public thinks I did.

This whole "study group" is a tragic farce being propogated by overpaid jackasses who've very likely never been in combat. How these nabobs propose to "solve" the problem in Iraq beats the crap out of me.