Why are those who do not suppor the war labeled as those who support terrorism?

Question

Do not give me the BS of I do not support our troops considering I did my time USMC 2001 to 2006. I do not support the invasion into Iraq because last time I checked they did not have anything to do with 9/11. I do support the war I fought in in Afghanistan. I love this country, but I do not support some of its policies.

The fact that the enemy sees dissention in the USA does not incite people to join, Seeing American forces in Iraq can. Believe it or not the terrroists are not glued to CNN and Fox news so most of them are not seeing people who do not support the war.

Jacob you should be the last person to tell me if that I should feel ashamed to not support the iraq war. I actually saw what it was like unlike you who listens to everything that Melanie Morgan and Rush Limbaugh tell you

Answer 1

Trust me, no one except rabid bush supporters say or think that.

Answer 2

Because the government of Republicans and Democrats has conditioned the American people to become so polarized that it is now common idea that "If you are not 100% with me then you must be 100% against me".

This division that the politicans have created has made it easier to gather votes and keep the people in their place (which is under the politicians' boots).

The more they get us to fight each other...the more they can steal and hoarde. To sum it up in one simple idea..politicans have used the "Divide and Conquer" strategy to wrest control of America from the Americans.




Jacob W> The war is over and was won by USA....what we are talking about now is a US Occupation of Iraq, not a war, whatever propaganda the government has fed us.

Answer 3

Well I dont support some of the policies either. And I see nothin wrong with that. I voted for Bush I support removing Saddam but I am disappointed with how the war has handled after that and im very disappointed in the administration regarding immigration and some other things.
I think you are a bit deluded about Iraq though but considering all the propaganda it happens.

Answer 4

The Administration has to push a hated war that it lied and underestimated to us so they try and silence the critics as much as possible. I can think of nothing that supports them more than wanting them not to be in harm's way in a bad detour in the "War on Terror". If W and Cheney really wanted to fight Al-Qaida we would have strategically entered areas where they train and wiped them out rather than creating a chaotic battleground for them to grow in. The last 4 years have done nothing but increase the amount of Terrorism.

Answer 5

I believe that you can support the troops but don't have to support the war or the administrations policies.
When people make the remark that "if you don't support the war, that means you support terrorism" It makes me think that they should pull their head out of the sand and realize that the govt is not always acting on the public's best interest. Maybe, just maybe they are protecting their own person interests.
**note to Drake**
Glad you made it home safely. : )

Answer 6

Saying something like that (because you are opposed to the war means you support terrorism) is just absurd. Personally, I was in favor initially, but not anymore.

Of course, having that viewpoint (that someone who disagrees with you supports terrorism), is no different than the folks who call people who are do support the war mindless, unenlightened idiots.

So I guess it all depends on what side of the fence you are on.

Answer 7

It's a old strategy used to intimidate people. They also say: "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem". They think that everything is 800% dark or 800% white (no offense). No gray or any other colors. If the problem was that US was invaded, the solution would be finding Osama.

If this is a war against terrorism, where's Osama, where are ETA terrorists?

Answer 8

If you are really a Marine you should be ashamed. The time to oppose this war was before we were in it. A vote was taken in both houses of congress and the authorization was given. Read that as America authorized the war.

ONCE WE HAVE TROOPS IN HARMS WAY IT IS TIME TO PUT ALL OF OUR SUPPORT BEHIND THEM UNTIL THE WAR IS WON!

Failure is not an option once blood has been spilled. (I am really surprised that I have to explain this to a Marine of all people.) To oppose the war now will only give comfort to the enemy and destroy the morale of our troops.

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I don't know what you really saw but if you are truly a Marine you are a disgrace for making the job harder for your fellow Marines. You and Murtha are the most disgusting excuses for Marines I have ever seen.

Answer 9

Because the public display of descent from the left gives the enemy someone to show to those they want to recruit. They say look we are winning .America is going to quit , all we have to do is kill enough soldiers or civilians. You might as well strap a bomb on yourselves and take a few with you. What would have happened in WWII if we did not show a untied front? You losers are destroying the morale of our brave soldiers. This is a war we will fight so we might as well fight to win over there.

Answer 10

I was opposed to both invasions, but I can see the logic in criticising those who want a precipitous withdrawl as playing into the hands of Al Qaeda (or 'radical' Islam in general) - in effect 'supporting' them by trying to hand them a 'victory.'

Answer 11

I always answer it this way.. I don't like the Cleveland Browns coach. Terrible play calls, terrible management. That doesn't mean I don't support the Cleveland Browns or love the Browns. I'm a life long fan. The coach is just awful.

No one has a problem with that, but for several years if you even questioned Oil Man and Proven liar GW Bush, then you DIDN'T SUPPORT THE TROOPS AND WERE A TRAITOR.

It was idiotic reasoning then and now.