We are not leaving anytime soon.
It would appear that U.S. Forces are building bases in Iraq, and settling in for a long stay.
Even an anti-war democrat in the White House will not withdraw U.S. troops. They will realize that this would cause a catastrophe in the region.
U.S. troops will still be in Iraq 10 years from now.
2007-08-01 05:33:10 · 15 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Sad but true once we started to police Iraq we are there long term.
2007-08-01 05:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Razr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is what I've been saying! It is a sweet spot to cover Middle East interests. We aren't leaving. There was never any intention by this administration to leave. I believed from the onset of the invasion/occupation that we were settling in. Now I disagree with this but it is what it is. We The People now need to decide what's next. Are we going to continue to butt heads over this issue or find a way to make it work for all of us. It would have been better for Bush if he told us the truth. Instead of trying to manipulate the population through fear.
2007-08-01 05:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US troops will be in Iraq, but only in small numbers. Something similar to what the French forces are doing in the Ivory Coast. If anti-war perspectives rule the government, we will definitely leave the area as a conventional force, but not as a security force.
2007-08-01 05:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by khanomtom83 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does anyone remember what we did RIGHT after major combat operations in Iraq ended? We CLOSED our bases in Saudi Arabia, which was our main staging ground in the region. We've built large bases inside of Iraq to replace them. Do people really believe that even if we 'withdraw', we still won't have forces in the country? To anyone who believe EITHER side will pull out of Iraq, I have four words for you: Germany, Japan, South Korea.
2007-08-01 05:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Dekardkain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes troops will be in Iraq 10 years from now. That doesn't mean the war will still be going on, but troops will be there. We have troops in many countries.
2007-08-01 05:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Even after the Iraqi government handles most of the security on their own we'll still have a presence to provide logistic and training support.
Also, once the military infrastructure is built, it will be cheaper to maintain a regional military presence there than in some other countries in the region.
2007-08-01 05:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mark S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, we probably will have to remain in Iraq for quite some time. Now, the size and type of forces we will require will hopefully be much more subdued than at present.
2007-08-01 05:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by outcrop 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"A conquering race is rarely amiable; the conquerors pay less obviously than the conquered, but perhaps in time they pay even more heavily, in the loss of the humane qualities. Hard, arrogant, profit-seeking adventurers flock to the spoil, and the natives, though outwardly civil, contemplate them with a resentment mingled with contempt, while at the same time respecting the face of conquest - acknowledging their greater strength. And to be divided between the two must lead to a strange confusion of sentiment."
Patrick O'Brian
2007-08-01 05:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by Joe D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
100% correct. Look what happened in Germany, Italy, andJapan , all countries that misbehaved 60 years ago. We're still there, too. Just in case. It was all part of the deal to rebuild them. "You screwed up, we'll get you started on the road to being civilized again, but we're going to keep an eye on you in the future."
2007-08-01 05:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long will islamic forces be in the United States? They seem to be building mosques and entering positions of authority in government.
I predict that there will not be a U.S. 10 years from now.
2007-08-01 05:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋