Would members active here on YA Military prefer a military dictatorship?

Question

Isn't it the job of Congress to aggressively oversee the progress of the war and maintain control over the political use of military force?

If Congress decides the war is hurting this country, why don't you support them?

Do you want to be seen as an army that wins the war, but loses our nation?
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Some very nice answers, thank you.

---To me it seemed as if Congress did support the war, writing blank checks until the recent election that was a rout for Bush’s policy.

---To me it seems as if none of these forceful answers allows for a change of course in a war for 1) political aims (the higher level that must maintain control of all war) or 2) military requirements that are met with incompetence by the military or the President (e.g., use of torture, incompetent strategies).

I hear two things in these answers. 1) Once Congress approves of a war it must never do anything to change its prosecution even after a definitive election and 2) The need for this particular war is beyond all reproach. I think both of these requirements lead to military dictatorship and place the military and the President above the people of United States.
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To get respect we must first give it. Your language is not deserving of my respect dv
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Answer 1

Right, let's be grown ups.

First, right off the top , If you havn't served in combat and been in harms way, you have no right to critisise anything the US military ever does. Period.

No right what so ever.

Remember that.

As a depature point,
Consider the popularlity and enthusiasim for war
that now permiates American culture, the movie
"300" being a good example.

Americans Love being at war, we take
huge pride in the military, and thier ultra high tech weapons, it's all terrific for the economy, maybe even about the only bright spot right now.

Particuarly, since initiative in manufacturing, & innovation have been taken over by others who compete at lower cost.

Be reminded, Americans in a massive landslide said "yes" at the ballot box to the Iraq invasion, and subsiquent occupation, not once, but twice, and support remains overwhelming to continue to punish those who attacked us where ever they are found.

Look at your poll numbers, the support has rebounded dramaticaly.

Yes, Americans are embracing war as a way of life,
in perpetuity, and for the forseeable future, with a list of conquests after Iraq that likely includes, Iran, Syria, possibly Pakistan, probably Russia, and China, or anyone else for that matter who threatens OUR Freedom,
and way of life

That is America' s right, to do what ever it takes,
to fight, to survive, and prosper, we have so very much in common with our closest allies in Isreal in that sense.

Some who critisise are hypocritical in the sense that they are the first to run to the United States for help in a crisis, and how many times have we bailed the rest of the world out ?

Eh ? How many ?

Remember that, and don't ask anymore of these
rediculous questions.

America with the strongest military force in history, and with that nearly unlimited power, has an binding moral obligation to fight tyranny, throughout the world, and establish a shining "new world order."

That's the greatest legacy and tradition that we have to maintain, in order to honour our glorious past.
And to pay tribute to those who have fallen, and sacrificed for our benefit, and in order for us to enjoy the freedom we have today.

Remember that. Show some respect and gratitude,
and think before you critisise anymore.

Millions worldwide owe America an indelable debt of gratitiude, but you never hear about that in the manical
left wing press.

Then, ask yourself this simple question, If America dosn't do all this, then who will step up to the plate ?

Just Remember all that, before you dare to critisize.

We've had faboulous successes throughout this middle east campain, and the Iraquis and Afganis are eternally grateful for all that we have done for them, and contrinue to sacrifice, but only the negative aspects ever get reported.

Americans are admired and respected where ever we show up, and pepole everywhere strive to be just like us.

Again it's the left wing lunatic fringe that dominates the press and hollywood.

Remember that, and also remember you have
no right what so ever to critisize.

All this comes with the magical added bonus of domestic scocial coheasion, single mindedness, and unity in hatred of our enemies.

Remember that too, and also remember
that in order to function in this scociety you need
to make an effort and stay in line.

So, what's so bad ?

What ?

As you suggest with a quasi military dictatorship where politicans wait for generals to tell them what to do next ?

Afterall, consider that if we're going to live in a constant state of war, who better to lead, than those who know war best ? It's our Generals, not the politicans who know war best.

We don't want a repete of vietnam where the polticians runined a perfectly good war ? And by thier incopetence
alone robbed America of a glorious victory over the forces of oppresion.

Let the Military take charge and do what they do best.
It makes sense, so get over it.

So just remember all that, and be quiet from now on,
or else !

Now sing along, everybody, join in, c'mon,
USA ! USA ! USA !

LuvUall. Ba-bye.

Answer 2

For the army and the air force to be deployed for combat congress has to approve it. That is why the Marines who are under the Dept of the Navy are known as the presidents 911 force in readiness.
Your chiefs of staffs oversee the war and report back to congress on the good and bad aspects of a war. It would be impossible for one man to dictate how a war is fought. Just too many spokes in the wheel.
Remember no matter what you do you will not keep EVERYONE happy, and thats why out nation is so divided right now but the vast majority of americans do support the men and women overseas.

Answer 3

No to military dictatorship.

The Congress does not oversee a war, the president does. As a nation we are not losing much, if we lose Iraq though we could be in for a much large fight.

Short term political gains should not override long term security.

I was in Iraq, I was against going to war, now that we are there we must stabilize the country, if not we will have to go back a few years after we leave.

Answer 4

No. I don't want a military dictatorship. I want a nation where more than one in five adults ever gets around to reading the Constitution. A nation where there is more than 50% of eligible voters registered to vote. A nation where critics of governmental policy go beyond the lock-step mantra sung by the opposition and do some honest research on the very law which authorized that military action in Iraq. A nation of people who recognize that, as sad as the loss of life has been in Iraq, over 9,000 active duty died between 1980 and 1984 and not one tear was shed for them except their family and loved ones.
Finally, I want a naton whose members of Congress and Senators condemn all of those who trumpet revenge or counsel unconditional withdrawal, while telling those groups they are not interested anymore in being their political prostitutes. When a decorated General is deliberately defamed in print by a group and the elected officials of the party, which enjoys great financial support from that group, does not instantly condemn that action and tell that group to STFU, then the elected members of that party lose all of my respect.

Answer 5

i'm no longer lively accountability militia, so i'm in no place to make that form of judgment. rather, as a citizen of u . s . a . of america, i'm going to place self belief in the comments of people who've, alongside with 4-celebrity prevalent Wesley Clark. The Interrupter: gee, advert hominem a lot? what's your contribution to society back? could be particularly rattling significant. i'm guessing it has some thing to do with being a hackneyed gadget of the Republican party. you already know, long stay the GOP, dying to Democrats, and all that *** clown b.s. Matt E: rather of thinking the character of Gen. Clark, why no longer question the substance of his argument appropriate to McCain's management adventure? in any different case, purely like the Interrputer, you have no longer something yet an advert hominem argument. additionally, McCain has been out of the militia for some years. in case you think of a 4-celebrity prevalent who retired from the militia 8 years in the past does no longer understand present day war, what does that say some naval captain who retired earlier in 1981?

Answer 6

Congress' job does not include yanking the ability of the military to do it's job out from under it. They decided long ago this war was necessary. Now it's up to the military to make sure it's won.

Congress has the same information I do and knows this war is of dire importance. They are playing on your sympathies to gain votes so they can run it themselves. Keep politicians out of the business of generals.

Answer 7

Congress voted to go to war in Iraq. If they would have kept their noses out of it and and allowed the military to do THEIR job, Iraq would have been over long ago.

Answer 8

Yes. We love our Sexy Cowboy.

Answer 9

N O to all of these questions!!!!!!!!!