My point is that in the beginning when the invasion of Iraq started the Americans were all for it now and now that they see that this battle is not going to be won they want the troops to withdraw after all the distruction they have caused, so many lives ruined they just want to forget what has happened and let Iraq pick up the shattered pieces that the U.S started. Then they wonder why the Americans are hated so much.
2007-01-27 10:15:31 · 6 answers · asked by Natasha D 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Damned if we do, damned if we don't. Considering we shouldn't even be there in the first place, it's a no-win situation now! We should have focused on stabilizing and rebuilding Afghanistan, locating bin Laden, and building a global anti-terrorist network with our then allies (most of whom hate us now).
Instead we've pissed away billions upon billions of dollars occupying a country that had NO part in the 9/11 attacks, NO direct ties to bin Laden, NO WMDs, and which posed NO immediate threat to the USA and turned that country into an absolute security nightmare with no exit strategy, which basically makes Iraq a giant recruitment poster for the terrorists. And now that the situation has devolved into a total pooch-screw, we'll be lucky if we get out of this mess. Nice work, Dubya...jeez.
2007-01-27 10:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by The Man In The Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you actually talk to people of other countries, they LOVE Americans, but dislike America. That is to say, "I like you..but your country? Not so much."
It is also interesting to note that many Americans are unable to make this distinction (i.e. France). Sadly, the web that has been created in Iraq is one far too tangled. Ending hipocracy is the first step. Imagine you are fighting with someone, and a random person from the outside gives you the resources to defeat that enemy. Then..that random person comes back years later and tells you, "Sorry. We have to take you out!" This is what has happened with those that hate America. The government has helped them, then done a 180 and switched around. That is to say, I do not condone in any way shape or form any of the actions taken by those that have found themselves privy to this situation (Bin'Laden should be humiliated, then killed).
So step one, end hipocracy. To correct Iraq, put an American neutral/unfriendly (not hating) dictator in place. Give his men the weapons and the means to maintain stability and order until the country can be looked at by the global community. Or give the religious leaders the mean, support the religion and find the answer.
Withdrawal? Sure. Maybe if we withdraw and watch the chaos that ensues, Congress will think twice before allowing the Executive branch to do whatever the hell it pleases.
(And I am a registered Republican...damn...)
2007-01-27 10:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by The Main Event 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are plans, but Bush has failed to mention the plans to the American people. It's like the parents not answering the question, "Are we there yet" on a long road trip. I think the U.S. and allies will start withrawing in April or May of 2008 when the U.S. and allies have handed over the remaining providences to Iraq. Iraq has a huge birth rate which is growing almost twice as much as their death rate. The U.S. and its allies are not that hated in Iraq. It's 10-25 thousand against and over 26 million for the U.S. and its allies in Iraq.
2007-01-27 10:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think we should, our troops our doing a whole lot of good things out there. The thing is we are never told about the good things that they do, only the bad things. If you watch documentaries and shows that follow troops in Iraq you will see that they are truly making a difference. The media is having such a negative effect on the public's approval of the war.
2007-01-27 12:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by kenny_1745 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Withdrawing troops from Iraq is OK as long as we have the ability to find and destroy all the terrorists in that part of the world.....before they destroy us.
I really don't care what kind of government Iraq has...... democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, or anarchy.
2007-01-27 10:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the insurgents were smart they'd quit shooting.
Then we'd leave.
They shoot because we're there but we're there (still) because they shoot.
We shouldn't withdraw until the defensless are defended by their new governement.
2007-01-27 10:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by marcus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋