I don't like how US service men are dieing for something I don't believe is needed.
Can somone explain to me why we absolutely had to invade Iraq? I am still trying to figure it out, the same goes for any future confrontations with Iran.
Remember Bushes WMD rants? Nothing was even found, the Bush administration bull****ted its way into that country for reasons which I suspect weren't in the United States best interest.
LOST ONE, Those are some very good questions/statements. However I feel that those opinions are similar to those of a lot of college age student accross this country. They are formed opinions influenced by the "Liberal Majority" media. In the news, one hardly ever hears a wisper of the good that has been done in Iraq, or the good things that are going on. But every day we are reminded of the "current death toll".
President Bush...You know, I see, everyother day in TFL where someone posts a story about an individual that is dumb and breaks the law (right or wrong by the 2nd), but 90% of the folks reply that he deserved what he got. 90% state that the law is the law and they follow it no matter what. Well By God, President Bush IS THE ELECTED LEADER OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY. And instead of ragging on him every chance you get, why not support him. I'm not saying to agree with everything, but at least support him. Like it or not, he is the leader, your leader, and if you don't agree, get the hell out. Everybody says, "Blame it all on Bush". The President will never make one single decision alone. (In regards to War) There are Generals, from all branches of service, advising on the best course of action. Do you even for a second think that a President, any President would take that drastic of a step if the Generals (experts mind you) said that it was a bad idea? No, he would not.
Now, as far as why we "had" to invade Iraq...about Pres Bush stating that there were WMD in Iraq, let me be clear on where I stand on this issue...I DO NOT CARE IF SADDAM DID NOT HAVE BUT A SINGLE BULLET WITH WHICH TO SHOOT HIMSELF IN THE HEAD, HE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED FROM HIS CHAIR. Why, he was an evil man, cruel, dishonest, killed men women and children with chemical and biological weopons. The fact that since the end of the first Gulf War, he has been skirting around UN inspectors, breaking the treaty aggreement, and with every breath, supported terrorism around the world. That is why we invaded Iraq.
Now in regards to the first quote in my reply. No offence an I'm not taking a shot, but that is the very opinion accross this country that weakens it to the core. Saddam did say one very true and honest thing before the first Gulf War, "The US cannot stomach 10,000 dead in one day". I see where folks are crying to "Bring our troops Home, Now". Blah, Blah, Blah about they are dieing for nothing, Blah, Blah, Blah. You know, I've never been asked by any person that is fighting to bring us home, how I felt about the issue. I'd bet my next paycheck that less than .005% of those that serve have ever been asked about how they feel. If you did, you would find out that the majority is proud to serve, proud to be there, and feel that we should leave, when the job is done, WHEN THE JOB IS DONE.
I'm all for going into Iran. Bring it. It seems that they are just picking up where Saddam's Iraq left off. Every man and woman, serving, served, or will serve, signs the same dotted line to "Defend this country against enemies foreign and domestic". Eneryone knows and exepts the possibility that they may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. I don't care how or what the families say or feel about it, they aren't in. My family know the deal, that I signed my name to die for them, if it comes down to it.
In conclusion, Don't blame one man for everything, we went into Iraq becase that's what we do, and for God's sake, support the military, support what we do, and always remember, there is a 1,000 times more good going on than the media will tell you about.