Can anybody tell me why we really went to war

[2strokebloke]

You know if we're bring up other peoples opinions on the subject, my step father who spent two years in iraq helping rebuild infrastructure thinks the war isn't worth it, effort, money or lives (It may be worth mentioning he was formerly in the Air Force to boot).

I don't know how many years Bnaylor has spent in Iraq though or what he may have done there either for them or us. Although I honestly don't understand why he has to be so condescending towards other members...

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by KustmAce

Well, I guess since I have never served in Iraq, I don't get a say right?

You can say whatever you want but that doesn't mean I or others have to agree with it or accept it. All I did was challenge your message which I am entitled to and since you addressed a comment to me specifically. But if you can't handle the heat to include opposing viewpoints with supporting reasonable facts or carry on a civil debate by reverting to childish name calling which is totally uncalled for then that is not my problem.

Originally Posted by 2strokebloke

You know if we're bring up other peoples opinions on the subject, my step father who spent two years in iraq helping rebuild infrastructure thinks the war isn't worth it, effort, money or lives (It may be worth mentioning he was formerly in the Air Force to boot).

Your stepfather? I just fell out of my chair again.

Now this is getting really ridiculous. All this anecdotal hearsay to justify your opinion?

Originally Posted by 2strokebloke

I don't know how many years Bnaylor has spent in Iraq though or what he may have done there either for them or us. Although I honestly don't understand why he has to be so condescending towards other members...

I have lived and worked as a Military Advisor in the Middle East for over 3 years based out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I speak Arabic. I was there during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and served in Gulf War 1. As far as Operation Iraqi Freedom and as I mentioned earlier which you failed to take notice of I work with the Army's Counter-Insurgency program where we train our troops which includes regular forces, reserves and national guard (all branches - Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy) before they deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan so they can accomplish the mission, comply with the strict rules of engagement, and come home safely to their families. Over 10,000 troops to date and another 3000 this month and November. This is above and beyond my regular job and life.

Furthermore, I help sponsor Iraqis that decided to move to the U.S. and help find them jobs working as advisors and translators. And through community service organizations and special programs I help send care packages to both our troops and the Iraqi people.

And what have you done other than criticize the war? Talk is cheap.

Sorry if I may sound condescending but what do you expect after seeing the replies in this thread that should have been closed from the start. We've had enough debate on the Iraq War over the past several years on AF and it serves no purpose beating it to death. It isn't even a significant issue on the minds of Americans for the upcoming elections anymore.

[2strokebloke]

Well now I know why I'll never see you say anything unbiased on the subject.
I'm glad you're getting making a living off it though.

Sorry if I may sound condescending but what do you expect after seeing the replies in this thread that should have been closed from the start. We've had enough debate on the Iraq War over the past several years on AF and it serves no purpose beating it to death. It isn't even a significant issue on the minds of Americans for the upcoming elections anymore.

If people are talking about it, there must still be people for whom it is an issue. After all, even you are participating in the discussion. If it weren't an issue to you, you wouldn't waste your time writing in this thread.

[gatoratoy227]

i really don't see any reason for us to be over there the money that is being spent to rebuild Iraq may have a better effect if it was being used to help the economy in the u.s. thats just me tho

but what the f#ck does Brian know, right?

[2strokebloke]

Originally Posted by gatoratoy227

i really don't see any reason for us to be over there the money that is being spent to rebuild Iraq may have a better effect if it was being used to help the economy in the u.s. thats just me tho

but what the f#ck does Brian know, right?

Spending Americans' money in America? Why would that be good for the U.S. ?

[Scrapper]

bush shoul've finished one war before starting before starting another war in my opion. i think he went after hussain because he tryed to have bush sr. asanated he got ahead of ourseleves. but then benloden attacked us first. we never went over there just to play in the sand.

[ericn1300]

Nobody has truly answered the question and the cost of the war has grown to over $558 billion dollars, and no end seems to be in sight.

That's $558 billion dollars that could have been spent otherwise: http://www.nationalpriorities.org/costofwar_home

look up the alternatives for your state on the interactive site and tell me the surge was worth American's suffering to pay for this?