Most of that money, and most of the 160,000 troops in Iraq, would have been better used to finish the job in Afghanistan and, if necessary, Pakistan. Showing that we actually did have the resolve to finish what we started there might have sent a clear signal to Saddam to cease and desist, or to his countrymen that it might be in their best interest to get rid of him on their own.
I really do think you have hit the nail on the head, Hpah.
I agree totally at this point in time.
Not to say ....to sirs or anyone else...Plane ....that we should not have taken Saddam down and out for his evil ways......
But, it was the WAY we approached the whole thing....that bothers me.
if" Bt..you can say "if"..all night...but what about "if" WE had waited to play our cards right and move in with clarity and intelligence?
Bush wasn't the most brilliant President we will ever have....in fact, many people thought he was one of the least intelligent leaders to enter the office. Sad, because I am a daughter of a right wing Rep. I do believe in many things Rep. But this war was ill managed.
TOo much Too quickly.
For what?
Victory?
I refrain from calling Bush names. I take care not to bash his administration. I do believe in the ideals of Republicans, but this war was not well thougth out....too bad, because the women in the middle east are suffering and probably will continue to suffer for years to come. Where are the resources to help all the people with only an army of soldiers to fight. Draft?
GOd, I hope not.