Do you think that this war is as bad as anyother we've had?

Question

My brother is in the war right now and my dad said that it reminds him of when he was in Vietnam. Do you think that this war is as bad? We defiantly don't have as many people in the street protesting it.

Answer 1

no if this war wasnt happening more 9/11's would be happening and stupid war activists would still be protesting no matter what. So if people think the war is bad get over it there chanting want cause a effect if were fighting for a strong cause

Answer 2

You can't compare the two wars except that in each case, our troops were asked to fight a war without using our real capabilities.
In this war, we refuse to confront the real enemy, Instead, and to appease the new liberal Congress, GWB has agreed to have talks with Iran about the Iraq situation, when instead, we should be bombing the piss out of their supply lines that start in Tehran.
In previous wars, when generals did our bidding, they would have already destroyed the enemies capabilities of acquiring more guns, explosives, ammunition, and insurgents who re-supply the Sunni insurgents and not just from Iran and Syria, but from Saudi Arabia, as well !

This war is so political, it is pathetic. The US hasn't taken the bull by the horns and layed out it's own startegy, instead we listen to every country that has a part in it, and no two are the same I We protect a Shiite government that is in bed with the anti-American cleric, Sadr, who is in bed with Ahmadinejad. Can anyone explain the logic in all this ?

The US would argue that it's not a Shiite government, that it's a democracy. I say bullshiit to that, when the majority in the country are Shiite and the whole thing is controlled by religious sect, than it is a sectarian government, and that ain't democratic !

The US knew that only a secular government could work here. One where religion could play no part, much like Turkey's government. Yet, in it's infinate stupidity, the US let it proceed as it is today, a complete and dismal failure !

Politically, it's too early for protests in the streets. Next year, when the presidential campaigning is in high gear, we more than likely, will see an escalation in street protests.

This war is not nearly as bad as Vietnam, from one point of view, American casualty's ! However, it is far more dangerous, and has the greatest potential for escalation; probably more so, if the US withdraws !

Answer 3

The problem with this war (as well as Vietnam) is no one (in the general public) knows for sure why we are there. Some say we're fighting terrorist today, to keep America safe tomorrow. Others stand firm that Bush is using this war to line his (and others) pockets. What ever the reason, as far as conditions go-this is the best war we've ever been involved in. However, as far as fighting the enemy-it's the hardest because in every other war it was clear who to shoot.

Answer 4

if your looking for opinions well now you got one.indeed this war is worse.let me explain.while the consequences of earlier wars were the 'communist threat' coming to the shores of the U.S.,the situation now is considerably more dire.what you have now is an enemy who is inspired by religious zeal.your war generals know full well the implications are for that.and while every soldier on both sides need to know exactly what they are fighting for, the enemies of the U.S. are unwavering in their belief that this is a war on their belief system.an untenable situation.they have demonstrated they're willingness to die.they seem to have endless supplies of suicide bombers.and by each day this catastrophe goes on recruitment is a breeze for them.now on the U.S. side the reasons for the fight are not clear even to the elites in the government.let alone the soldiers.the zeal of the coalition forces whilst commendable has already seen tears at the seams.its gone on far too long.and one day the coalition will have to leave.do you really believe the enemies of the U.S. wont claim victory then?does not matter when they leave. today or in 20 yrs. they will still claim they defeated America.and when the inevitable comes.this ill fated adventure will most likely bring the wrath of literally 10's of thousand angry young men and woman who truly believe in an eye for eye a life for a life.perish the thought.it is my contention that the policies of the U.S. is the main recruiter for these fearless fighters.that's just my opinion.i think the President is right.because of His calling this mis-adventure a 'crusade' and many other bad moves, the threat will one day reach the shores of the U.S.[ God forbid.]so yes ...its as bad as it gets.

Answer 5

There is no draft. No one is being sent there against thier will.
That was always my theory on Vietnam. If we had left it to the Regular Army troops the Airborne and Marines it would have been less traumatic. We certainly didn't need a half million men there. I remember being stuck in traffic in easy ambush areas again and again. The roads were clogged with troops moving every which way.

Answer 6

We fight well against a uniform-wearing enemy force standing in front of us. When the enemy isn't playing by traditional rules of engagement, we flounder. Armies don't defeat terrorism. Terrorists and insurgents are dressed in civilian clothes. How does a traditional army win such a battle? Wiping out all of the young males, of course. If we're not prepared to do that, then we need to leave.
In Vietnam, soldiers would be standing around and a 'civilian' would lob a grenade at them. There were even instances of the enemy strapping bombs under the bellies of dogs. When they approached G.I.s BOOOOOM!!
The body count is so substantially lower in Iraq than in Vietnam that people aren't protesting much. They're too busy playing video games, and being thankful that there's no draft as there was in Vietnam era.

Answer 7

We don't have as many people protesting because of cable TV . During Vietnam Americans by and large had nothing to occupy there time so they were more concerned with our government and the way it was handling certain situations . Today Americans go to the mall , eat , sleep , watch cable TV , go on the computer etc. , they do all this to take there minds off the current conflict in Iraq .

Answer 8

This is the war with the least casualties per day that America has ever had. Don't listen when people call it a "bloodbath" or any exaggeration like that

Answer 9

Actually its going to be a lot worse. As far as I can tell, there will be no end to it. We are going to stay in to the last drop of somebody else's blood while Americans allow Haliburton, EXXON, and other American corporations to reap profits and tens of thousands more will continue to die.
What we unwittingly started over there created a generation of enemies out for retribution - and rightfully so .
In Vietnam, we declared victory and left. I don't see us doing this now.

Answer 10

Where have you been living,in a cocoon.Millions lost their lives in ww1 and ww2.Vietnam war cost close to 60 thousand.So far in Iraq we"ve lost about 35 hundred.dont you or your dad know how to count.If your dad was really in Vietnam he would already know this.Sounds like hes giving you a line of B.S.