Why Did My Friends Die in Iraq?

[9thIDdoc]

What makes anyone think will be at an end to wars anytime soon? Are the Islamics showing any sign of stopping their jehads? The only way one side can end a war is if they surrender. That ain't gonna happen even if that's what the Idiot in Chief has planned.

 

[Bumberclyde]

Why Did My Friends Die in Iraq?

The US didn't use nukes. They destroyed the country anyways, so might as well have nuked Bagdad, when Saddam and his boys were at home. Instant end of the war.

 

[Bumberclyde]

What makes anyone think will be at an end to wars anytime soon? Are the Islamics showing any sign of stopping their jehads? The only way one side can end a war is if they surrender. That ain't gonna happen even if that's what the Idiot in Chief has planned.

I dunno, but have you tried to like... um... stop attacking them first?

 

[thanatos144]

What makes anyone think will be at an end to wars anytime soon? Are the Islamics showing any sign of stopping their jehads? The only way one side can end a war is if they surrender. That ain't gonna happen even if that's what the Idiot in Chief has planned.

I dunno, but have you tried to like... um... stop attacking them first?

Why dont you be the first to go over them and tell them this and give them a giant hus while your at it......Tell us how you get along with the terrorists

 

[TooTall]

Why Did My Friends Die in Iraq?

Because of neo-conservative misunderstanding of the world and of the application of hard power.

Was it because of these two 'neo-conservatives'?

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..."
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003 | Source

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."
- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002 | Source

 

[eflatminor]

Why Did My Friends Die in Iraq?

Because of neo-conservative misunderstanding of the world and of the application of hard power.

Was it because of these two 'neo-conservatives'?

"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction ... So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real..."
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003 | Source

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members ... It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons."
- Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002 | Source

But, but, but...

Does not compute, does not compute.

 

[MaryL]

53000 American servicemen lost their lives in Vietnam. For what? Do any of you think our involvement in Iraq was any different? I hope they all died for something, but I sure as hell don't know what that may have been. I know what they said it was for...but for practical reasons, it amounts to nothing. All those names on a wall in DC. Nothing. Poof. Gone. Iraq was a daydream of the Bush administration. Poof, no WMD's. We weren't nation building. No oil. We didn’t gain ANYTHING.

 

[ABikerSailor]

Why did we invade Iraq?

Even if you're able to forgive bush and his cronies for putting us so deeply in debt that it will take generations to dig us out, the wanton and needless killing and maiming of so many Americans and others is just unforgivable.

Especially since vets ow have to keep fighting for every little crumb they get.

Why did we invade Iraq? Because Jr. had a hard on for Saddam and wanted to finish the job his daddy started.

And...................because Jr. knew there was no good reason for invading, he and Cheney figured out lies that the American people would buy and told us that instead of what was really going on.

Saddam was one of the main reasons there were very few AQ in Iraq, because he didn't like terrorists unless they were HIS terrorists. After we took Saddam out? AQ numbers increased dramatically in Iraq.

Nope.................there was no good reason to invade Iraq.

 

[Dot Com]

one good thing came out of this: defense contractors got paid handsomely & the U.S. Taxpayers got stuck w/ the bill.

 

[thanatos144]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

 

[ABikerSailor]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

 

[Dot Com]

$3TRILLION+ in BORROWED Taxpayer dollars and we won't know if we even won for another 5-10 years after getting out.

 

[MaryL]

It's funny someone mentioned Halliburton. Oil contractors, like the Bush family, themselves tied to the petroleum industry. Won't go there. Well, I will say my father was a member of the CCC's in the 30's and later became a member of the Army CB's in the pacific during WWII building runways in the war zones in the pacific, there wasn't any need to involve civilians, nothing the US military couldn't afford to do in house...When and WHY did that change? I missed something. Now a days involving civilian contactors sounds rather elaborate and corrupt. Why did people die in Iraq? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. I am sorry to say that. Bush was a liar or a fool, take your pick.

 

[9thIDdoc]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

Obama didn't get us out of anywhere near when he said he would and he got us involved in more wars fighting for our enemies. His record sucks and he seems determined to bring war here where it can get our civilian women and children raped and murdered.

 

[ABikerSailor]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

Obama didn't get us out of anywhere near when he said he would and he got us involved in more wars fighting for our enemies. His record sucks and he seems determined to bring war here where it can get our civilian women and children raped and murdered.

Quick question......................got any links to prove your statements?

I'm guessing you don't because they sound like pure bullshit.

But.......................if you can provide links to prove your points, I'm willing to listen, even if it is from far right wing websites that you try to use to say you're right.

I'd prefer something from legitimate news sources, but if you can't provide that, provide what you can and I'll do my own research on your sources.

 

[Godboy]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

A lot of people have died because of that decision. Let me guess, its ok since they aren't Americans. Iraqi lives must not matter.

 

[TooTall]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

Obama got us out of Iraq because Bush had already made the deal with the status of forces agreement. Obama didn't have any choice but to leave. If Obama had negotated in good faith to keep a detachment of Special Ops troops in Iraq, they could have maintained the gains Bush made, but he wasn't capable of doing that. As a result, Iraq is back in the shitter with Al Queda terrorizing the country.

And now, after 5 years and tripleing the number of troops in Afghanistan and having twice as many American soldiers killed as Bush did, he is going to pull the same trick and cut and run.

 

[Bumberclyde]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

Obama got us out of Iraq because Bush had already made the deal with the status of forces agreement. Obama didn't have any choice but to leave. If Obama had negotated in good faith to keep a detachment of Special Ops troops in Iraq, they could have maintained the gains Bush made, but he wasn't capable of doing that. As a result, Iraq is back in the shitter with Al Queda terrorizing the country.

And now, after 5 years and tripleing the number of troops in Afghanistan and having twice as many American soldiers killed as Bush did, he is going to pull the same trick and cut and run.

Obama had to pull the troops out, there was nothing left worth bombing.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

I am still waiting to see what Obama did that was different in Iraq?

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

A lot of people have died because of that decision. Let me guess, its ok since they aren't Americans. Iraqi lives must not matter.

Hundreds of thousands died because Bush got us INTO Iraq.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Are you really that stupid? Obama got us OUT of Iraq, whereas Jr. and McCain wanted to keep us there for 100 years.

And now? He's trying to get us out of Afghanistan.

Obama didn't get us out of anywhere near when he said he would and he got us involved in more wars fighting for our enemies. His record sucks and he seems determined to bring war here where it can get our civilian women and children raped and murdered.

Quick question......................got any links to prove your statements?

I'm guessing you don't because they sound like pure bullshit.

But.......................if you can provide links to prove your points, I'm willing to listen, even if it is from far right wing websites that you try to use to say you're right.

I'd prefer something from legitimate news sources, but if you can't provide that, provide what you can and I'll do my own research on your sources.

Don't hold your breath cuz ain't no way there are links that prove fiction.