When will this war were in right now end?

Answer 1

When all the radical Islamists that want to destroy western culture are dead.

Answer 2

We're not in a war - that was "won" years ago and took all of two weeks. The nation building that we are currently attempting which requires a large ground presence to at least try to keep order until the new Republic of Iraq can provide it themselves will not end anytime soon. The Islamo-Fascists won round one and caused a civil war. The recent US troop increase has temporarily restored order but the Clinton war on the military left the Army so small that this increase cannot last past spring. If the UN, NATO, and the Iraqi government can use this time wisely, it will end in a couple of years. If not, it may last a dozen. I think the latter more likely as the Islamo-Fascists are most likely biding their time until the Army presence shrinks again and to see if the Democrats win the 2008 elections making victory for them much more obtainable.

Answer 3

Not anytime soon. If we left Iraq today, the country would fall into chaos. Leaving, without establishing an efficient Iraqi army and government, would allow a fanatic war chief to take control of Iraq. Thus, it could very well become another training grounds for al Qaida or something even more destructive.

George W. Bush should of never declared war on Iraq. As corrupt as the former government was, atleast with Saddam Hussein at the helm, their was some type of order to the country. Plus, under the watchful eye of The United States and the U.N., an embargo, having a no fly zone to the north and south, U.N. inspectors inspecting for weapons of mass destruction, and U.S. naval ships in the Persian Gulf with some of the nastiest weapons on the face of this earth, what could Saddam do being a prisoner almost in his own country with all of that on his plate. It was only a matter of time before his own people would rebel against him.

Bush, though, ruined the inner framework that gave that country some type of law to follow, even if it was on the hands of a dictator. Now, it's a lawless country with no leader, just warring tribes and al-Qaida figthers coming across the borders, and we're playing police instead of soldiers. The damage is done, and we're the only ones that can help that country become an organized society again. It will take years before Iraq can function on its own.

Answer 4

Well, it didn't take long for the pro and anti-Bush ignorance to show itself as usual. But, if you are looking for a serious response, and not trying to start another flame war, than I will gladly give you an objective opinion, rather than the vast majority who are only here to spew there hatred.

The war will not end until the president is told by his most trusted officials that Iraq can defend itself from neighboring countries, particularly Iran, and maintain control over the insurgents and terrorists. Even after that point, it is still likely that U.S. forces will have a presence in the country for many years to come, but mostly in a training capacity.

It is ignorant to think that oil plays any role at this point. Perhaps it was a consideration prior to invading Iraq, perhaps not. There has never been a shred of evidence to prove this claim, but there has been rational thinking people with this mindset. SInce the beginning of the war the U.S. has not recieve a single drop of oil from Iraq, nor has one penny of the Iraqi oil revenue been used to fund the war, which is in contrast to what the president promised in 2003, and again in 2004.

It has become fashionable to think that puting a democrat in office will bring an end to this war. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is not a single candidate with even the slimmest chance of winning an election that has called for an immediate mass withdraw from Iraq. Obama has come the closest, but even he has promoted a timeline, not an immediate withdraw.

So to answer your question in brief, the war will only be over when president Bush or his successor have been advised by all accountable parties that Iraq is fully capable of defending itself.

Answer 5

When Bush & his millionaire buddies have sucked every last drop of oil from the Iraqi soil because he'll have no more interest in it.
Before you jump in to deny it, do your homework on the oil deals now going on between Texan companies & Iraq. There's little hope of a new Iraqi government being formed any time soon because of the oil issue. The US oil companies are trying to secure private deals that will take the share of oil profits away from the Iraqi people.
I've never seem anything on the news about the US Embassy being built out there either. Apparently it's huge & indicates the US presence in Iraq is going to be long term.

Answer 6

When stability and security in Iraq can be provided by Iraqis. Believe it or not, the Iraqis are getting better, and therefore closer, every day.

I'd put the over-under at two-and-a-half years to have the vast majority of combat forces out. I think we'll have advisors here for many years.

Answer 7

When we feel the Iraqis can defend themselves from other countries and terrorists sent in by Syria and Iran.

Same exit criteria as it's been since 2003.

Answer 8

I really wish it would end already. I think we are just loosing to many people there. And it doesn't look like it's getting any better

Answer 9

It depends considerably on who is elected, so it is indeterminable right now. I doubt it will last into the 2020s though.

Answer 10

It depends on who becomes the next president. Democrat, most likely will end. Republican, it will continue.