War Optimism
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Yes, we do. We sure do. Yep. What an astute observer of society you are.
Who? You must be referring to yourself. I guess all those cautionary notes from just about everywhere prior to the war went in one ear and out the other.
Yes there will be. Yep. What a keen observation. War causes loss of life. Wow. Who would have thought?
What? Are you running for office? Sorry but W, Powell, McCaine, and Franks beat you to that one already.
My God that IS mind blowing! Jeez, you mean when administrations change, that often leads to changes in POLICY?!? Golly Jeepers, Optional!
Wow, I'm so glad we have Blowhardus Immenus, er, I mean, Optional777 to lead us through this morass. I think we can all sleep better at night knowing he is here to guide us ordinary folk through the darkness and make sure we understand it all. (applause)
Ice man, you call me a baffoon and than you show me this? I know you have more than that!
by your definition of "war monger" every U.S. troop over there is a "war monger" because they are all volunteers, and morale is high, and they are having the opportunity of their careers. By the definition of any reasonable person you are an ungratefull cowardly idiot. But keep talking, you are fuel for the fire.
Modo is right. The scary part of this, is that it's common sense and iceman just doesn't see it. Our troops are the most advanced troops in the world and yes this is the oppotunity of there career. They train hard for so long that they anticipate going into battle. Yes there are some that are not as willing to go, but that is gone once they hit the battle field and there isntincts kick in.
All this aside, lets stop debating over all of this ands stand by our country regardless of the opinions we hold. Our goverment knows what they are doing and they would not be there if this did not need to be done.
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It hasn't gone as smoothly as I first thought. The longer this thing takes, the hotter it'll get in Iraq, possibly slowing down coalition forces (fighting in chemical suits in 100 degree heat?).
My biggest concern is seeing a lack of Iraqi civilian celebration. Where are the women and children dancing in the streets at the site of American troops? It seems to be a minority as compared to a majority.
I wonder why the Iraqi's didn't blow up the bridges over the Euphrates. I guess they're too busy using guerilla tactics.
Let's pray for our troops and for our POW's.
My biggest concern is seeing a lack of Iraqi civilian celebration. Where are the women and children dancing in the streets at the site of American troops? It seems to be a minority as compared to a majority.
I wonder why the Iraqi's didn't blow up the bridges over the Euphrates. I guess they're too busy using guerilla tactics.
Let's pray for our troops and for our POW's.
"My biggest concern is seeing a lack of Iraqi civilian celebration. Where are the women and children dancing in the streets at the site of American troops? It seems to be a minority as compared to a majority."
Its happening but the majority of the population is in the major cities which we haven't captured yet. If they were out celebrating they would be killed instantly.
The MAJORITY of the Iraqi population are Shiite's and they have been brutally oppressed by the Sunni's which make up the Bath Party that rules Iraq with Sadam at the head. When the coalition forces pulled out in 91 they left the shiites who celebrated to be wholesale slaughtered like cattle, and they remember that. They are being more carefull this time. I would do the same in their shoes.
Its happening but the majority of the population is in the major cities which we haven't captured yet. If they were out celebrating they would be killed instantly.
The MAJORITY of the Iraqi population are Shiite's and they have been brutally oppressed by the Sunni's which make up the Bath Party that rules Iraq with Sadam at the head. When the coalition forces pulled out in 91 they left the shiites who celebrated to be wholesale slaughtered like cattle, and they remember that. They are being more carefull this time. I would do the same in their shoes.
Absolutely... and look at the most recent example of leaving a little to early... Afghanistan. We're already letting that one get away from us. Not to mention that the Kurds are still a little skeptical after the same thing happened to them in 91. Seems like they all have a reason to be cautiously optimistic.