do you agree or disagree with my opinion on Iraq?

Question

we(whether dem or rep-top candidates) will continue to state that the battlefield for the war on terror should be in Iraq -the troops wont go anywhere - I do not deny al qaeda is there -but I think by staying there it is probable that shites sunnis - will go against us giving a larger base to terrorist organizations .it seems to me like we are planting seeds to grow future terrorists -the war on terror should not be so hi-profile- it should all be special military ops and intelligence gathering -we should be using our experience on the war on drugs to eliminate these people -the similarities are astounding-think of this analogy china attacks the US -you as a person have never broken a law in your life -they take out the govt -they put in place a govt -people who were in charge start rebelling (I would hope)-your family is accidentally killed during the war -you would want revenge yes or no?would you take up arms for the first time in your life -yes or no?

I understand the war on drugs is a failure- but if what I hear is correct the terrorists are limited in number and dont have the same incentives $$$$ for replacing those taken out of the drug business -but we could use the lessons learned from it

Answer 1

Well, I think to a point you are correct. We certainly do not make friends when we kill innocent civilians, accident or not. I think that a majority of the Iraqi's welcomed us initially, and now that the war has drug on, are beginning to resent us, and want us out, and I can completely agree with that. We always knew that we could not Occupy an Arab country for long without bringing on this resentment. We need to get the government and Iraqi troops and police trained to defend themselves and then hope for the best. As far as terrorism is concerned, with a friendly government and people in Iraq, we will be able to get good Intel, and prosecute that end in the future. It is my opinion, as a Marine that has been there, that we will be out by next summer, success will depend on how the Iraqi's protect their new found freedom's.

Answer 2

Our experience from the war on drugs? Tell me you're kidding? That losing effort has been going on for more than two decades. You do however make some good points that many people already know, tell our President and congress. I'm pretty sure we are turning people who had no opinion about America into future terrorists. Let's use Ronald Reagan's famous words, is Iraq better off than it was four years ago? I think not and we are to blame. It's actions like the removal of Saddam that gives America its image of being arrogant to many people around the world. The largest part of our war on terrorism should be right here at home, not in other countries using our military might. Special ops is a good idea.

Answer 3

agree with part of what you say. we should have laid waste to that country getting Saddam and left it a smoking ruin. that might have created much the same anger on the part of Iraqis.I see it as two complications first the reputation the US has built up since the 70's oof running out and abandoning those who supported our actions and in Iraq we deserted the Kurds before . we needed to correct that. also while we where there the terrorists , most of whom are NOT IRAQIS decided to come to us to get a free ride to hell, so our troops got busy dispatching them. We could continue killing these blood soaked murder maggots or we could quit leave and take the chance - which is good they will bring that suicide bomb crap over here I say any cut and run plan should in clude an arming of every LEGAL US CITZEN! at least give us a fighting chance!

Answer 4

Good question but it doesn't go deep enough. Say all of that does happen, would it really be necessary to rise up? And what would be the purpose?

If I lived under a dictator who randomly abducted people, tortured and even mass murdered them, I believe I would welcome the uninvited salvation. I don't think I would be so blind as to think enormous change would happen over night, and hope would be difficult to hold onto.

If I were one of the decent folks surrounded by the extremists who were indoctrinating children via cartoons with violence against millions of people based on their beliefs, I believe I'd be able to realize that is not the path to peace.

I suppose it would take a great open mind, immeasurable resolve and a world of hope in order to continue seeing the positive outcome.

And I would sure hope the rest of the world stood beside me and those dieing for my brighter future.

Answer 5

Our experience with the war on drugs? You mean the one that was hugely successful in drastically reducing the amount of drugs coming into the U.S. and eliminating the corruption created by this war? LOL.

IMO, create the countries of Kurdistan, New Babylon, and Mesopotamia, pay for concessions / guarantees to Turkey, temporarily split Baghdad into two cities ala Berlin, pay for UN peace-keepers, and get the h---- out. Much cheaper than staying there.

Answer 6

The problem is you don't factor in that there are plenty of national governments which support terrorism. Iraq did under Saddam. Iran and Syria do now. It's hard to address that with any other than a credible threat of a full military response.

Answer 7

Your just stating what most people that dont live in America see as common sence.

Go somewhere kill people, make more people hate you. Its not rocket science.

As for sending more troops thats what the "terrorist" want, more targets. Your business has been bombed, your family killed, you have no money for a ticket to go attack the enemy. Dont matter they will send more targets.

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Answer 8

Well put.

The longer we stay in this bogus "war" in Iraq, the greater the chances that Al Qaeda grows in number and momentum.

But I do not believe that we can simply leave, thanks to the handiwork of Zarqawi, who is responsible for starting the tensions between Sunnis and Shiites (Zarqawi, a Sunni, believed that Shiites were infidels). We've got to be asked to leave by Iraqis, now.

Answer 9

well the good thing is that your asking questions rooster. you are a long ways off from understanding exactly what is going on in iraq, but if you keep asking good questons, and search for answers, youll piece it all together as millions of AMERICANS are doing everyday. they cant keep us in the dark, and with knowledge comes power, the power to change. we need to bring all of our troops home, we have killed 700,000 men, woman and children there. for what?? why?? and thousands of our finest men and woman in uniform have died, why ?? for what??? FACT: iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 FACT: alCIAda , as i call them , was not in iraq before we arrived. FACT: there were no WMD'S FACT: we were lied to!! FACT: the iraqi people want us out. FACT: the AMERICAN people overwhelmingly want us out FACT: the only thing that keeps us there are a few people, people that profit from the millitary industrial complex and the oil companies , do the names BUSH AND CHENEY RING ANY BELLS??

Answer 10

The Iraqi government apparently has looked up the meaning of "enabling" and kinda like the US presence a lot more than one would think. As long as we do their dirty work,they're not likely to show much ability, but upon our leaving.....HUMmmmm,think things might change.?....