Is Iraq America's war or "Bush's war"?

Answer 1

Without a doubt, Iraq is America's war.

Memories have dimmed regarding the months after 9/11, and a segment of the American public seems to have forgotten that it wasn't only Congress that approved the invasion of Iraq by United States and coalition forces.

My recollection is that the American people were not only behind President Bush but in the days, weeks, and months following 9/11 were pushing him, not always very gently, to smash somebody in the mouth, very hard, to impress upon people who needed to understand that an attack on the United States, such as the one that occurred on 9/11, inevitably led to very unpleasant consequences for the attackers, and also for those who were perceived by the U.S. to have supported, aided, and abetted them.

The mood of the country as I perceived it at that time was that the United States was no more obligated to ascertain punctiliously and beyond a reasonable doubt the specific identities of the attackers and limit its response to them than the attackers had been punctilious in ascertaining the specific identities of Americans against whom they harbored grievances at that time and limiting the 9/11 attack only to them in the first place.

The invasion of Iraq was not viewed as an exercise in law enforcement; it was viewed as a retaliatory measure in a new theater of a war that had been initiated against the United States more than ten years before, of which 9/11 was but the latest enemy initiative.

It seemed to me at the time that the objective of the American people, if not their government, was to send a very forceful message of retaliation that would serve as a warning to all who might contemplate launching similar attacks on the United States, whether or not they themselves had been responsible for the 9/11 attack.

War isn't necessarily about punishing wrongdoers. More often than we realize, war is about sending messages that wouldn't be properly understood by the intended recipients, including but not limited to the enemy, if sent by any other means.

In late March of 2003, after a delay of a year and a half after the 9/11 attack, the president ordered the invasion of Iraq, the then government of which was viewed as a harborer, an aider, and an abettor, although by no means the only one, of the 9/11 attackers.

Answer 2

Its both America's war and Bush's War
Must understand that America still wants to become a super power so who ever controls the oil controls the world.
Bush hand in this is that his father's and his companies can streamline oil to the US after of course Iraq is cleared from its entire "terrorist"
Bush is a front man to a calculated plan since way back.

Kind of funny if you look at it
A big bully "America” and his sneaky cousin "Bush"
tells everyone in the playground "the World"
that Osama "Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan” is trying to hurt the other kids in classroom. Knowing that Osama "Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan" is hogging the black crayon” oil"
So with the support of the teacher "US government and Allied Forces" they rally a 3:00 playground fight orchestrated by hype man and sneaky instigator "Bush" where the classmates” US government and Allied Forces" and the big bully "America" beat that kids until he coughs up the black crayon and quote on quote runs away and hides.

Answer 3

Would you be surprised if I told you that Bush invaded Iraq for no other reason than personal vanity? This man reeks with unjust pride over his lack of accomplishment, and being a destroyer of the earth. If I was this man I would resign, as I would realize the shame that was brought on America, and the destruction realized by the hand of George W Bush. This "leader" has been an abomination to the United States and the entire earth for too long.

Answer 4

In 2001, we were the victims of terrorism. Our army invaded the country of Iraq and removed its leader, meanwhile, the leader of the group responsible for September 11th is still free and making videos. We have not found those responsible for the attack. This is the greatest 'bait and switch' in our country's history. This did not start out as America's war, but now we are commited. We can only hope for a diplomatic solution, because a military one is not possible. The people of Iraq do not want us there. We are there because we will not admit that we shouldn't have gone to begin with. We are not safer, in fact, we are in more danger than ever. I pray for the safe return of our troops from what is now America's War.

Answer 5

Bush pushed for this war and had members of his administration sell it to the American public, Congress and try to sell it to the UN. Bush was relentless in his descriptions of the horrors that would befall us if we didn’t immediately invade Iraq and deprive Saddam of his vast arsenal of WMDs. Bush also misleadingly connected Iraq with 9/11 at every possible opportunity.

In addition, Bush was the Commander in Chief in charge of the operation of this war, which was poorly run.

Bush also refuses to define an exit strategy and seems insistent on keeping US troops in Iraq until the end of his term. This is definitely Bush’s war and it defines his presidency.

Answer 6

It's the neocons war.

The media and government seems to have everyone so twisted that people do not even question why we even care about Iraq.


This war is about the new world order and control of oil fields and dominating the middle east.

There are very very few "terrorists"

This small tiny minority that is of no real threat ( you have more of a chance of getting hit by lightning....twice...than getting "terrorized" by a terrorist ) has been manipulated and exploited to carry out a pre emptive and imperialist war for money and power only.

Not to keep us safe.

America is EVIL right now. Similar to NAZI's. We are creating an Iraqui Genocide right now. Right now American's are murdering innocent children, men and women for no reason.

America has killed way more Iraqui's than Saddam Hussein and the American governmnet has sent more Americans to their death in Iraq than 911 did.

Why don't more people realize this?

Answer 7

You only gave us two options. I'd say it's IRAQ'S war.

Unfortunately, Bush & his death-profiteers lied to the American public and sent the US troops to get killed in the crossfire of Iraq's war.

I can't believe people are still saying US troops are in Iraq because of Sept. 11. Iraq has nothing to do with Sept. 11. HELLO!

p.s. Do you realize that Osama bin Laden's actions killed around 3,000 innocent Americans? Do you realize that President Bush's actions killed MORE than 3,000 innocent Americans in Iraq? BUSH IS A WAR CRIMINAL AND SHOULD BE TRIED AS SUCH.

Answer 8

That is a very good question. Seeing as most people think that because bush won't bring our troops back means that it is bush's war but since our troops are over there then that means that it is the America's war. So this is a controversy that will go on.

Answer 9

"But it's really Osama Bin Laden's who attacked to bring this about and escalate tension in the middle east."

I like this comment. So, Osama attacks USA and USA in retaliation attacks Iraq. Then Hitler was right, Poland took some of Germany's land and them Germany attacked the whole Europe. Nice concept.

I'm american and I don't think this is my war.

Answer 10

I think its definitely Bush's war. The evidence is in his approval rating. Low 30s.....NOT good!! I dont think Americans even know why we are there any more. Heck, my husband is in the military, and has been to Iraq, and even I dont know why we are still over there.