Who would support a U.S. led strike on known al-queda training bases/strongholds in a variety of nations?

Question

just wondering... mainly bombing and cruise missles? not a lot of on the ground work... probably in Pakistan, Sudan and possibly some in the south asia

Answer 1

Tough question. Really. In a world that recognized the evil of terrorism for what it is, yes. That would require that those governments, for lack of a better word regarding Sudan, acknowledge that terrorists are evil, using innocent people as intention targets for their warped ideology. But Iraq proves that people don't recognize and condone the use of military to dispose dictators, so many don't recognize the use of military to combat another form of evil. Because they deny the existence of that evil.

The point I'm trying to make is that many times good intentions of combating the bad guys makes the situation worse. In a better world, our invasion of Iraq to boot a dictator would be recognized as a good thing, and the very people of Iraq would want to put differences within dogma of Islam aside, and create a better country. Obviously, that is not the case. I don't expect the bombing of Al-Qaeda training bases would be seen as a good thing in the public eyes, especially if there is innocent life inadvertently lost. Or if the governments see that as an attack on their sovereignty. Now if they would invite us to attack these bases, well, let em fly. But to do it as unilateral move is very risky. We would have to weigh the good versus the possible negative ramifications.

Tough question. I would hope that I could say yes. But Iraq proves that these moves are potentially more dangerous than doing nothing, at least in public relations.

Answer 2

From what I have seen lately, theUS is on its own in this. Many nations hate al-queda, but are to frightened to act for fear of becoming a target. Each of the 'Coalitions" that have been formed have been laughable. The contributions of other nations combined doesn't come close to the manpower in the US support arm of the active combatants. Japan had a contingent of 100 troops when last I checked. WOW! I am so not impressed. The UN lacks the fortitude to inforce it's own demands set on offending nations, but will sceam bloody murder if the US takes action to enforce these rulings without asking permission of the group that sat on their brains and told Sadam, not to be a bad boy, or else. If it were left to the UN, Hussein would still be in power. Quwait would still be occupied by the Republican Guard, and the Taliban would be slaughtering their own people for trying to think for themselves. The global 'community' is like American politics. Look for problems and complain about it, but do not under any circumstances get caught trying to fix it. If problems were solved we wouldn't need as many politacal committees, or studies, or focus groups, or tax funded giveaways. oops...The UK (ha) is our most likely ally.

Answer 3

If we knew exactly where the top Al-queda leadership was and there would be minimal collateral damage, I would say let the missiles fly. The problem is that most of our military resources are being used elsewhere and we don't have the intelligence capabilities or manpower to effectively hunt the murderers of 9/11.

Answer 4

I think the U.S. should use it's strengths to fight terrorism. That would be our long range bombers and missiles. Forget about trying to limit civilian casualties. If the terrorist are worried about the civilians then they would not hide amongst them. It is not our responsibility to rebuilt a country because they were struck while harboring terrorists. So yes I would support BOMBING AlQueda training bases and strong holds on foreign soil.

Answer 5

Way too complicated. Not too mention the host countries would never go for it. Most of them hate Al Queda as much as we do so realistically all we can do is work with them as best we can.

Answer 6

Bombing and missles....maybe not...but strikes by ultra-elite units like the seals and marine recon....full support.

Answer 7

Do not forget Somalia. I would stay out of Pakistan. Their Pres has stuck his neck out for the US. We need to show him more respect.

Answer 8

If it makes military sense I am for it. I lack the military expertise to make that call.

Answer 9

They want long range missles, and nukes.
We could deliver them as a package....
LAUNCHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Answer 10

No.

Not sure if those countries would comply.