Since when did supporting troops= supporting a governmental policy ?

Question

I read a lot of posts that seem to suggest if you are crtitcal of the war or the role US troops have in Iraq - Then you don't support the troops

What a load of BS

I do not support my governments decision to keep Canadian Armed forces in Afganistan I do not think Bush's policy that places American troops in Iraq is smart good or necesary -

At what point can that be considered anti- troop as some persons wish to make out

Who am I calling stupid ? Who am I being critical of ?

Soldiers following orders ? No - I am calling the PM and the President stupid for giving the soldiers these orders

I am in opposition to the use of the troops - At no point in time did I comment on the job they may or may not be doing
I am saying that the political leadership that gave these soldiers thier orders do so because they are commited to the wrong path -

That the majority of Canadians are aginst troops in Afganistan and it ought to be the people who run the government -

Answer 1

Any rational person knows and accepts what you say to be true, that you disagree with the policy, not that you hate our soldiers. Those that say otherwise are either liars or fools.

Answer 2

Of course it was a threat. Saddam was working on weapons of mass destruction, and used them. He was within hours of using them against Israel when the first Gulf war made it impractical to do so. The threat at the time that such WMD might fall into the hands of al Qaeda types was real at the time, and still is. If the US does not succeed in Iraq, we may suppose that it may become a home for an al-Qaeda - Taliban conspiracy just as Afghanistan was, and with the WMD next door in Syria, it wouldn't be long before they show up in the US. Which is why calls to bring US troops out of Iraq are so foolish.

Answer 3

The first time I ever heard anyone say 'supporting the troops' was the first Gulf War. It was the anti-war crowd, trying to avoid the mistakes they made durring and after Vietnam, when they denigrated, spat upon, and generally expressed unlimitted hatred for anyone in an American uniform.

Basically, the phrase was an attempt to sever support for the people fighting a war, from support for the war itself. I'm sure that must have been attempted before, but I'm unaware of it ever being attempted with any great success.

If you honestly believe that it's possible to support someone, who's job is to fight a war, who is enaged in fighting a war, and who is putting his life in jeopardy to win a war - /without/ supporting the very thing he's willing to sacrifice his life for, then more power to you, you have a greater fascility for moral hair-splitting than I. (And I'm one cynical *******.)


The time to register opposition to a war is before it starts. Once battle is joined, you can still do so - especially in America, where you have the right of free speach - but don't expect kudos for your patriotism as you work towards your nation's defeat.

Answer 4

Ever since 9/11/2001, it has become unpatriotic to question the government. It will be interesting to see if the Republicans feel the same way when they lose the White House in 2008. Will they think it unpatriotic to question a Democratic president??

Answer 5

I agree with you completly!

In my personal opinion, someone can talk about politics and religion and rights and wrongs and crime, I don't care if we disagree. We just disagree.

But show some respect to the men and women, (really more like boys and girls as most fighting are under the age of 22.) who are dying so you can speak your mind.

You disagree with sending troops over to war, you didn't say you don't support our troops actions. Understand completly

Answer 6

The government owns the media and isofacto. Propaganda to support the war. I say bring the soldiers home and we can support them with beer, BBQ and hugs.

Answer 7

I guess 9/11 didn't have as profound of an effect on you as it did on the majority of the world.

Answer 8

I agree with your premise. However, I do think we need troops in Afghanistan - not Iraq.

Answer 9

Like Rosie said " WE " are the terrorist and the troops are the arm. I know these troops are Evil and a bunch of mercenaries and defending them is criminal.

Answer 10

lucky for you that you live in a country that these sldiers(a word you use mighty lightly)have died for in order for you to call the president stupid,and not get executed for it. what have you ever done besides cry foul play.no soldiers life is worth your little sniffly butt.