Ok , im going to actually lesson to what you pro-bush people have to say . I want to know , how the hell he expects us to win . In my opinion , this is an unwinable war that will go on forever unless we bomb every arab country . And i certainly dont believe in that , although some of you may .
2007-11-29 06:57:06 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, he won't, he will leave it for the next president, I believe he has already said that at least once.
2007-11-29 07:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Imagine you are President of the United States. You are walking through the ruins of the New York Twin Towers. The pentagon has been attacked, thousands died. Wouldn't something enter your soul to do everything you can to not let it happen again? In his mind he is doing what he thinks is best for that end. Who's to say it didn't work? Things like that are never perfect wrapped up in a bow. Dealing with Terrorism doesn't have one perfect answer. For this president, this was the imperfect answer, as they all would have been. Maybe there were some positives as a result of this direction that a non-proactive answer wouldn't have had -- and vice-versa. So it may not be as simple as 'winning'. Just not being as bad as it could be, and trying to reach the most important positives, the best way you can.
2007-11-29 15:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, eventually, though it is probable that we'll have some level of presence there, even if not active, for a long, long time.
But it requires that the Iraqi security forces are up to the task of taking over operations, and that the government is strong enough to control the situation and withstand attack.
It would be impossible for anybody to put a schedule on that, because that's not possible in the real world.
2007-11-29 15:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The war was won a long time ago. The occupation is going much better these days. The men and women over there volunteered to go, so they do not need me telling them to give up and come home. It is in our best interest as a Nation to give democracy a good strong foot hold in the Middle East...not just our nation, it's good for the entire world. I do not know if we will ever leave entirely.
2007-11-29 15:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by Erinyes 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know what I don't have the answer and right now it is a dire situation. So much can happen within a years time so whether it is Bush or next person who takes office will obviously find the right decision to bring our troops home. All I can do and every other American can do is support our troops and know that we are behind them although we may not agree with the war.
2007-11-29 15:02:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
that is why we are making great strides in Iraq right now-- the global war on Terror is in many countries across the world, at this moment over 50 countries across the planet are actively pursuing terrorists and those who sponser terrorism. we are not the only ones fighting. In my opinion this is a very winnable war that will take lots of perseverance and courage from everybody. This type of war we are fighting now - we just can't pack up and go home. These people will come after you, to destroy your nation.
2007-11-29 15:04:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes he does plan on leaving Iraq, he plans on leaving Iraq to the next President to deal with. This is the best course of action when you are a disaster of a President, you create an atrocity and then you slink away and let somebody else clean it up when your term ends so you aren't "the president who failed in Vietnam #2." Nobody is saying our military personnel aren't capable of pulling it off. It's not a matter of our fine soldiers, it's a matter of the fact that it's a lot harder to swim with your hands tied behind your back. The war could have been won if it were run properly from the start. At this point it's a mess and our military is short on recruits. My girlfriend was a Marine and she almost got recalled from IRR and I assure you that's one soldier who doesn't think it's a good cause or even a project with a solution that is coming any time soon.
2007-11-29 15:01:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
We already WON the war. Last I checked Saddam is no longer a dictator in power. Now we are stabilizing a nation, no different than Korea. We will have a standing protection force in Iraq for many years to come, as we do in Korea. Most likely around 30,000 troops to support the Iraqi National Army. We still have troops in Germany and Japan too. That is well within the ability to sustain long term operations to protect our interest and to establish a free democracy.
2007-11-29 15:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by libsticker 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Of course not, he's building the biggest embassy in the world in Baghdad. He's in it for the oil. This stuff about we have to win, we need victory, that's just bull, we already won, there are no WMDs, Saddam is dead, and the Iraqis voted on a government. He keeps changing the goals, see. He has no intention of ever leaving, at least until the oil runs out.
2007-11-29 15:02:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Ultimately, the next President will have to deal with Iraq.
All the candidates recognize this fact because it would be unreasonable to pull the troops out immediately.
It is in our national security interests to keep a military presence in Iraq for many years to come.
2007-11-29 15:00:44 · answer #10 · answered by Neal 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Bush isn't actually there.
I served in the Army under some pretty impressive men and I will take a General's opinion on military affairs before your's any day.
If you simply open you eyes you'll see that our service men and women are perfectly capable of defeating this enemy fo us. And that also includes you.
2007-11-29 15:01:24 · answer #11 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋