What do you think about Bush wanting to increase US troop occupancy in Iraq?

Question

Bonus question: How screwed up do you think this war is going to get?

Answer 1

What do I think? Well, given the president's desire to accomplish something in Iraq, it's completely congruent. I mean, how many speeches and debates made him sound like a scratched cd echoing, "We need to fix Iraq."

I appreciate the country I live in (the USA), but I often wonder why we feel so compelled to fix other countries, when we have so many problems of our own.

Unless we start drafting the young again, or terrorists _really_ get their hands on some weapons of mass destruction, I don't see it getting much more messed up. Maybe if we're lucky, those troops can be home by Christmas... 2010.

I don't think this could be a more blatant Vietnam II, except that our generation protests differently. This is probably a form of protest, but I doubt this carries the same weight as sitting outside the white house chanting about how many kids might be dying today.

In my personal opinion (as if I could use anyone else's), sending in more troops following the same flawed plans for the same vague objective is exactly what a moron surrounded by wimps (see President George W. Bush and his cabinet) do when they're the only people who don't consider this entire exercise to be a foolish waste of life and cash.

It's too bad we don't get to vote on what our leaders actually _do_ once we've elected them (or once the Electoral College appoints them... it's not like that ever makes a difference in who gets elected, or anything).

Answer 2

It took him long enough to figure out that more troops were needed, but I think it's a "too little, too late" type of thing. All of the branches of service, especially Marines and Army, are stretched way too thin and recruiting goals have gotten worse and worse. After seeing how the war is heading and how hopeless things have gotten, I can understand why not many people are running to the recruiting offices to sign up.

The war is definitely getting more screwed up day after day. Unfortunately, the country is getting a little too numb about all of the troop losses, everyone is turning into a number. The fact that the President doesn't see that Iraq is turning into a huge civil war is beyond me.

Answer 3

Well on the grounds that only a few weeks in the past Bush used to be announcing that he could no longer withdraw troops, I wager the turn flop malicious program has been stuck through Bush. McCain additionally mentioned he didn't wish to withdraw troops. The best individual who has continuously mentioned he needs to withdraw is Obama. The subsequent transfer I am anticipating is to listen to McCain turn flop and say how it's well to withdraw troops now. I incredibly doubt the troops might be long gone by the point Obama is sworn in. Here is a key factor within the establishing paragraph of your hyperlink: "The Bush management is on the grounds that the withdrawal of further fight forces from Iraq opening in September, in line with management and army officers, elevating the possibility of a much more bold plan than anticipated best months in the past." They are CONSIDERING a withdrawal. Now we have got to wait and spot if he even does it. There are not any promises right here. This is in general a ploy to make the Iraqi executive completely satisfied in the interim. It's no longer like Bush has proven them a lot appreciate in regards to us occupying their nation.

Answer 4

I think it's ironic. We fight a war to restore popular sovereignty in Iraq. Then, their leader meets with Bush and gives a timetable for US withdrawals (sending a clear subliminal message of George!! Send More!!! Without more united states occupiers, then we will be overrun by our Iranian neigbors!!! HEEEELLLPPP!!!) Naturally, since Bush has always been able to pick up on things no one else can hear but him, Bush decides to increase the number of troops. Ironic. Sad. But Ironic. The only solution is a withdrawal, as I see it. I think if we don't then it is going to get nasty real quick as we are seen more and more as occupiers.

Answer 5

It will get worse before it gets better, if ever. Bush was told from the very beginning that he did not have enough troops there, so now I guess he is listening to someone.

Answer 6

Bad idea. Time to get the troops out of Iraq, not add more.

Answer 7

Well if will help finish the war then I'm all for it to get my dad back out of there....and the how screwed up is the war going to get....Well I'd say it's already pretty screwed up we've been there for about 5 years...and that's kinda screwed up but anyways I'd say um...Well um..I guess that's my answer :-) Hope it helps

Answer 8

Let the power of my enchanted ring enlighten you...THE COSMOS IS FULL OF WONDER AND AWE. BUSH SENDING IN MORE TROOPS IS A GREAT MOVE TO REDUCE THE VIOLENCE IN IRAQ IN THE SHORT TERM. THIS WILL HOWEVER DELAY WHATEVER EXIT STRATEGY BUSH HAS...I release you from my ring

Answer 9

What does anyone think when they hear the name Bush associated with anything anymore?
STUPID!
It will be more "screwed up" than we could ever imagine.

Answer 10

Bonus question: How about the Pentagon asking for another $100,000,000,000 for "wars?"

Can you say, "military-industrial complex?"