I wonder if it is imossible to applaud success in Iraq?

Question

For liberal Democrats, is that just something they cannot do? Or is it something they really hope do not happen? The President went into Iraq today, with staff and into one of the places once given up for "lost". But now it is safe. And there is hope of beginning to bring our troops home.

Still I see on the news and on the internet, many liberals discount it, downplay it, even bad-mouth it...but why? Should we not ALL hope this is coming together and working and a tribute to our brave troop's sacrifice?

I think so.

Catboy, well the Vets I interact with at the VA and at the VFW (including returning Iraqi Vets) all seem to support our efforts there and our President. Are you a veteran Catboy?

Answer 1

the minute amount of success the war has acheived is overshadowed by the fact that it's pissing off civilians and hence making our terrorist problem worse.

Answer 2

When I see *real* progress going on in Iraq, then I will applaud it. But don't expect me to swallow all this propaganda BS about success and victory from Bush--because he needs to make SECRET trips to Iraq every other year.

That alone tells me that the so-called "progress" in Iraq isn't so successful after all.

Answer 3

I'll consider it a success when our troops get to come home.

Answer 4

nothing is imossible.