I have heard some conservatives accuse liberals of not wanting the troop surge to be a "success". What would make it "successful", though? After all, we have already implemented democracy in Iraq, just as Bush wanted. However, it seems to me that the only way the troop surge would be a resounding success would be if all (or at least most) of the infighting and terrorist activity were suppressed, and given the nature of Islamic fundamentalism, this seems highly unrealistic.
2007-08-31 07:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well, it seems you've answered your own question:
"it seems to me that the only way the troop surge would be a resounding success would be if all (or at least most) of the infighting and terrorist activity were suppressed, and given the nature of Islamic fundamentalism, this seems highly unrealistic."
And it couldn't be more accurate. What is debatable, and is really the main point of the war now, is how long Islamic fundamentalists will hold out fighting a war they can't win. They only win if they get us to leave so they can do as they please, or if they destroy all of our forces. Option 2 is out of the picture, they lack that capability, so option 1 is the primary battle over there and at home.
2007-08-31 07:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way for the United States to achieve success anywhere would be to leave Iraq (and all other foreign countries) now, bring our troops home and use them to secure our own borders. After that's complete we need to completely withdraw from the United Nations and expel them from American Soil. Then and only then can we hope to regain our status as the example of freedom and prosperity to the rest of the world.
2007-08-31 14:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"What would make the troop surge in Iraq a "success"?"
The flowers being thrown at our soldiers feet like Cheney promised.
2007-08-31 14:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defeat terrorists and turn the defense of the country over to the Iraqi government, military and police. Nothing is impossible.
2007-08-31 14:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
To some continued warfare is a success!
2007-08-31 14:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
if the mooselemms could get out of the 7 century mentality and stop murdering each other over who was the grandson of mohammed
2007-08-31 14:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's already a success unless you listen to libs or read far left blogs. Personally I listen to the people who have actually been there. Like General Petraus and Ryan Crocker.
2007-08-31 14:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
an Exxon/Mobile stock split
2007-08-31 15:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When all Iraqi's are dead. Didn't I answer this question already?
2007-08-31 14:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋