If You Support The Iraq War, Why Don't You Join Up?

Question

I'm just curious as to WHY don't the Few, Very Few, Remaining supporters of Bush and His War.. why don't you all Join the Military and Fight for the War You Support?
Through Your Own eyes, wouldn't that be the Most Patriotic thing you could do to show your support to Your President and His War?
After all, they've lowered the standards of who they let enlist due to the Fact that there isn't too many people Running to sign up to fight Bush's War!
Our U.S. Military is getting stretched thin that they can sure use the Reinforcements I'm sure.
When people talk about whats Bad For Moral of Our Troops, the first thing that comes to mind is how Our Government is Stretching them thin Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically and continue to do so with no remorse.
Please Help towards Pushing to Getting our Troops Home NOW!

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To "TINA"-my response to U. Being a Military Spouse doesn't mean that you have to Agree & keep Quiet, especially when it Comes to the Troops. When you are a Military Spouse it just means you are married to a service member and will stand up for whats best for them, as you would in any situation. Same goes with my military friends, they can't say it, but they show it.. they aren't happy with things out there either. But anyone who Loves their troop.. husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, friends, etc., they have an obligation as an American and a person who appreciates and uses their Right to Speak Out on their behalf when they themselves can't. Rights that Past military died to help Let Us have and use. I won't let it Die in Vain! And for "luvinavril07"-How can You speak for the Troops and say they ALL want to stay out there? Now Thats IGNORANCE.
Proud Army Wife.. Who Gives a Damn!

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FOR THOSE WONDERING ABOUT MY HUSBAND.. ME AND HIM ARE TWO INDIVIDUALS.. HE IS PROUD TO BE A SOLDIER AND KNOWS I SUPPORT HIM, WHICH IS ALL THAT MATTERS. HE SUPPORTS ME FOR NOT BEING AFRAID TO DO WHAT "I" BELIEVE IN. SO FOR THOSE ASKING HOW MY HUSBAND FEELS? HE'S SERVED FOR 8 YEARS NOW AND PLANS TO RETIRE. SO THAT SHOULD TELL YOU HOW "HE" FEELS. I NEVER SUPPORTED BUSH OR HIS WAR, AND DON'T EVER PLAN TOO. ITS JUST ONE OF LIFE'S IRONIC THINGS THAT I FELL IN LOVE WITH A MILITARY MAN. MY HUSBAND SIMPLY "DOES HIS DUTY". ME AS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO CARES ABOUT MY SOLDIER AND HIS WELL BEING, "I" FEEL THE WAY I DO. WHETHER YOU AGREE OR NOT.

Answer 1

I have served. have you?

Answer 2

Because the same people who support the Iraq war but don't join up can benefit in other ways.

If you own any stocks, have a stake, or own companies and corporations that contribute to the war, you will be happy to see how much our government has been generous in spending millions of dollars a month on the war with our tax money.

See if you can Google how much companies and corporations charge the government for every weapon, ammunition, body armor, food, etc. for each soldier. Don't forget about medical. If you thought getting stitches for cuts were expensive, imagine how many serious cuts and critical conditions each soldier can get into while in war. Which company do you suppose would benefit in those circumstances?

Have you seen how much you pay for a gallon of gas today? Think about how many gallons every heavy tank, helicopter, trucks, etc.. need out there to function everyday. Look up the latest top 10 most profitable companies today and it should be no surprise to see most of the oil companies on a roll.

Ever heard of the Contractors that are hired to work in the Iraq war? Some soldiers may envy and are aware of this, but some former soldier veterans can be hired by corporations to work in Iraq not necessarily to help fight the war but to focus on other missions that can sometimes earn them 10 times more pay than a typical soldier.

Supporting the Iraq War for some, have nothing to do with being patriotic or finding and getting even with the adversary. For the others that look at the war from a different perspective...you could choose to risk your life and leave your family behind for a country who has personally never met you...or you could financially benefit from the war to support your family with so much wealth and a stable future.

...now you know why.

Answer 3

Well, since we are all on our soap boxes ,Let me dip my oar in. First off sweetheart. I served 3yr.1mo.25dys' in the Navy in the sixties. I did a try one in the N.G. in the 70's. I have a son in the ARMY now . He has been deployed one time and is training to go back. For the last three years I have been sending care boxes to the troops. Around 345 or 350 so far but who's counting. I'd like to think I've done my part. I'd like to my whole family has done their part. My dad was in WWI. My oldest Brother was on an LCT off Utah beach, 6-6-44. An older Brother did a tour in Korea 6-50 to 6-51. My self I spent some time on a carrier on Yankee and Dixie station . If that isn't enough. What more do you want. I think you can enlist. I voted for bush twice because I didn't like the opposition. One tree hugger and one disgrace to the navel uniform.

Answer 4

Joining the US ARMY days after my 18th birthday is the best darn thing I have ever done. I am not happy with the presedent, or this stupid war. I dont beleive that it will ever be 'won' unless America annexes it, but that would not be very demacratic. Just because you cant join, or for that matter dont want to, does not make you a bad person. Some people just cant do it.

My question to the original questor is this? Why havent you joined? What do you do for the troops? I know MANY couples that are BOTH in the military. Do you truly support your Husband and his buddies? or do you just sit aroun asking others why there doing the same thing you are?

Answer 5

I am sickened at the death total of both Troops and iraqi's. it is time to leave Iraqi and let the tribes fight for power because that is what is going to happen as soon as troops are pulled out, now or in 2 years time.


By killing Saddam, you left a great hole that will only be filled by another just like Saddam.

If oil supplies are to be kept open than the US needs to have a deal with the ruling Party. Yet the ruling party will be the one that the US has set in place, They are already Dead men and women from the time they enter into agreements with the US and will be shot as soon as the US leaves, that is fact.

Iraq will have tribal wars until a Killer like Saddam takes control, He is already out there waiting.

Have a good look that these people history, I mean a good look at the people and their beliefs, than tell us all if these guy's are ever going to live under demacractic rule. The Arabs are a proud race of people with many thousands of years history. They are also Hot headed and love bloodshed.


The longer the Troops are there the longer the tribal wars will go on, Send All troops Home Now Please, And keep them all safe, except the 30 or so soles the US army has set aside each day, Make their journey a quick and humane one

Don't slam me too hard guy's That is what I believe is going to happen. I know I will upset a few, yet that means they have read my post and or now thinking

Aussie1

Answer 6

Hi ..

I once copped the biggest round of abuse because I dared ask a person who supported this war .. when they were sending their son and daughter off to fight .....

It seems it was ok for others to send their children, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives off BUT NOT THEM to do the same...

I also got accused of being anti-troops ( incidently i have to put my hand up here and tell you I am an aussie so some may say I have no right to partake in this discussion) .. which is just so far from the truth of things it's almost a joke .. I support the troops, I feel for their families .. they are NOT the enemy and I will defend all the troops ( with the exception that bring shame to them) against criticism. These poor buggars are fighting in a battle that is becoming increasingly unpopular.

I don't believe we should pull our troops out ( remember we aussies are there with you, and THAT's why I feel I have the right of comment) without putting in place peace-keepers ..

Goodluck , and may you and yours remain safe!




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AND talk about NOT supporting the troops .. those that have implied that they would be P ussies if they came home should hang your heads in shame!






jen

Answer 7

I believe that tina left a cruel attack on you instead of answering your real question : ":why don't you all Join the Military and Fight for the War You Support?"

For those who are physically able to join (without flat feet, poor vision, mental disorder...etc) and really love Bush and his war....why don't you join too? I praise and support the troops already fighting who have the balls to volunteer and join the cause. I support them for their courage and strengths fight for what they believe in or to protect America.

I give high honor for those who left their established lives and jobs here to join the military. I am not against the War fully,as I do see reasons why we are there but feel that there are more reasons of why we shouldn't be there.

My parents are pro-Bush and the War, when I was in highschool a few years ago I was super liberal, but still wanted to apply to Westpoint or join ROTC at a university because I had the grades and fitness and I do love the people of this Country. I wanted to be a military doctor or nurse, and would go to War to sacrifice my life to save others. My parents refused me to do so despite the scholarship offers, not wanting their daughter to have any chance of putting herself in danger in any military actions. They would have imprisoned me in my house if I took the ROTC offer or applied to Westpoint.

I asked my parents why they would let other people's children volunteer to go into this War and risk their lives and yet they would not let their own children do the same...to fight in a War they want other people to fight in and die for but would not do the same. They could not give me a logical answer, they just told me that there was enough people fighting the war (not true) and military life did pay enough (sometimes they actually do).The real answer is that they are selfish and don't want someone close to die ( im not saying that this is really a bad thing, its human nature and parental love). This is the answer to your question is that some people are selfish, they are not practicing what they preach.

Have the balls to fight for what you believe in, especially since this War needs more people to have more influence to make our efforts more effective. I don't support this war so I am not fighting in it, I would have joined though to be a doctor or nurse and help save our braves soldiers who are human beings. I believe in helping people, so I am traveling around the world with Greenpeace to third world countries, instead of sitting on my *** and moping about the starving children and how unfair the world is.

All it is: Rich Man's War, Poor Man's Fight

Answer 8

This seems less a question about the war in Iraq than a question about who has the right to speak about it. Control freaks want to use some process which invalidates the participation of those who differ with them, a tactic well known to all parties in this controversy. Good old Rousseau said it best perhaps"I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it". So speak on both sides and the process will work out as it has in the past.

Answer 9

Proud Army Wife That Gives A Damn... that's me too. What post are you on?? Soldiers are deploying and coming home left and right. Some of them say they'd never want to go back, others can't wait to go back because they feel their job is not done. But being an Army spouse, or military spouse in general... why insult something your husband believes in, something your husband willingly is putting his life on the line for? I understand you support him, because he is your husband, but something this big you need to totally be on his side. If you're not, and thing that the "government is stretching them thin mentally, emotionally, and physically", and are totally unsupportive of the cause, then why are you a military spouse??? From one military spouse to another, the way you are speaking is quite shameful not only to your country, and yourself, but to your husband, and all of those brave men and women like him. You need to do some soul-searching woman and while you're at it, when your husband comes home tonight... you show him the question you posted, and I hope you feel ashamed and disgusted in yourself!!

Answer 10

I also have served and if i am not mistaken the military is full of people that think the way i do. Oh and are you going to voluteer to go to the Sudan when a Democrat wants you to? I doubt it. When push comes to shove you would rather see a man like me in the action than risk your hide defending your Country. Serve for 20 years like I did or for 25 like my Father did then ask me your stupid question. Until then stay out of my face, you are not worthy to express an opinion to an American soldier.

Answer 11

Standards are too high to enlist as it is. Im not old enough or I would be on my way now. They require you complete high school last I checked. Good grief, you don't need calculus and biology to point and pull a trigger.

War is being stretched physically and mentally, thats just the way things are. You can't carry around 300 lbs of gear accross a desert and not be strained physically and you can't be shot at daily without being effected mentally. It is the ability to "zone out" emotion for the time being that makes a soldier a soldier.

I can see you foaming at the mouth as you scream out this senseless babble... Talk to some veterans of the war and conbat in general, then you might understand. I know I don't grasp it fully, none of us civilians can, just try though by talking to someone that does understand.