Violence Spikes as U.S. Troops Withdraw From Iraq's Cities

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I disagree with Mr. Moriss. Whether it was necessary or not when we bombed Japan, I firmly believe that commiting such a vicious act in an attempt to end the war in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran is absolutely NOT the way to solve anything. I do want our country to be safe, but too much innocent blood, both that of Americans AND people in the Middle East, has been spilled already. The US should try to solve this conflict in a way that requires only the most conservative amount of violent force as possible (if any).
And as a response to your comment, Mr. Petty, I would like to remind people that the majority of people in the Middle East ARE guiltless. Many of them are devout Muslims and, contrary to popular belief, murder of any kind is strictly forbidden, just as it is in Christianity. These people do not hate us, and they do not deserve our blind hate either.

Mary Smith of CT 2:52PM February 10, 2010

I think we should pull out all U.S. troops and bomb the hell out of Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and any other conutry the same way we bombed Japan but instead of of going in and fix it all back up and give it back and say sorry we should bomb them thin go in and take over make it U.S. property and make some money off the oil and gas they have over there.

Alexzander Moriss of LA 10:13AM September 23, 2009

I think the US policy of choosing what country they are going to "help" is wrong. Africans are killing and raping women and children in droves. People are being chased from their homes. I don't see the US "helping" there. Someone want to tell me what is wrong with that picture?

Nancy Hudson of VA 7:10AM July 06, 2009

Yep, ever since Korea the US has allowed Political motivation to drive our resolve (or lack thereof) and leave the job "WE" promised not-quite-done.
I know many that believe Iraq was a "war of choice" BUT, better to fight the (limited?) percentage of Middle-Eastern citizens that HATE US there than HERE.
WE did not choose 911, The Cole, The first WTC bombing, etc.
GWB got this dumped in his lap and at least...DID SOMETHING.
You may agree or disagree but the no further attacks for 8 YEARS says a LOT.
Anyone ever "consider" the fact people HATE the US because we never do what we say?

Chris Petty of GA 10:53PM June 30, 2009

This should be a happy day for us and the world ...the war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan is none of our business and a trmendouse waste of money,military equipment and human beings to people who hate us anyhow and probably always will...why do we have to fight wars that belong to europe or asia ???? Who appointed us to be the policeman of the world...we should get out of Pakistan and Afghanistan too and concentrate on the western hemisphere and the Monroe doctrine,where we live and breathe and have our being......Cordially....

Steve S. Roisman of CA 7:26PM June 30, 2009

I don't profess to be the most politically knowledgeable or savvy (sp?) individual, but I'm relatively certain W. had personal reasons for the war in Iraq (in addition to the obvious - September 11) as well as political ones. Didn't he say Saddam tried to kill his father?
As for Saddam's "balance", I guess one could refer to Hitler having "balance" in Germany; the Bosnians' and the Serbs' attempt at "balance" in Croatia; and the South Africans' attempt at "balance" in their county as well. One person's balance is another person's genocide.

LAE of CA 3:14PM June 30, 2009

But the fawning MSM will not report it to make Hussein Obama look good as possible. They sleep with him in the White House!
Why don't we see the daily/weekly casualty statistics for Iraq and Obama's war zone in Afghanistan? Now that it is possible to show them, why haven't we seen any of the flag-draped caskets of our fallen heroes?(This was all staged hatred of the Bush adminstration.)
This hypocrisy is what ticks me off about Obama, the flaming liberals and the MSM!
I hope people wake up and vote the idiots out whose trms expire in 2010.

Norden of MT 2:02PM June 30, 2009

oh saddam had a real balance thing going there....stay out of political commentary you only serve to embarrass yourself with such "insightful" observations. saddam has true balannce now...lol
pulling out is a waste. if you really understand the process it is simply lip service to obuma supporters who (lol again) expect him to live up to campaign promises(really lol). the troops will be there in large bases to bring fire and death to all those who do not agree with the program(as it should be).
obuma is funny as he continues to adopt BUSH policy while trying to appease the people who elected him. hmmmm I like him more as he becomes more BUSH-like.

leftof right in miami of FL 10:32AM June 30, 2009

Bwaaaa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Oh, dear. That was rich.
Thanks for that.

Galt's Gulch of CO 10:59PM June 29, 2009

This Newsy report includes a sound bite from a US commander who suggests that unemployment in some Iraqi cities is above 60%. Violence is the only way to make a living.
http://www.newsy.com/videos/u_s_troops_in_iraq_gone_for_good
Will the US troop withdrawal really improve conditions in Iraq?

CycloneHog of AR 7:05PM June 29, 2009