How exactly would America lose or win the War in Iraq?

Question

What will we lose if we get out and what will we win if we stay and continue the war?

Can someone shed some light? Thanks.

Answer 1

IMO, America has already lost the 'war' in Iraq.

Even though Bush declared "Mission Accomplished" almost 3 years ago, yet we're still there....hmmmm.



The 'intent' of this 'war' was to find WMD (which everyone knew didn't exist). The actual reason for the 'war' was to go take their oil. Rummy even said that Iraqi oil was supposed to fund the 'war'. The expectation was to go in, take the oil, and get out.

But, what no one expected was resistance. We're getting our "A" kicked over there on a daily basis, for what?



So, to answer the question: We were supposed to 'win' oil but we didn't. Now we're stuck over there losing troops that are needed elsewhere (like Afghanistan where the REAL terroristic threats are).

Answer 2

The battle in Iraq used to be America's punishment for electing a susceptible, uneducated guy as president (GWB). Saddam used to be simply the excuse to move. What adopted used to be the finest blunder ever made via an American President, specifically, invading a nation that didn't assault us, announcing that the battle might handiest final a couple of months with few casualties, that the Iraq's might welcome us with open fingers, and that the oil there might pay for all of it.This allowed for stupidity and cruelty now not obvious in view that the Vietnam War (wherein we invaded and occupied a further nation that did not assault us). We wound up serving to Iran's attempt to acquire impact in Iraq, misplaced any legitimacy that American overseas coverage could have had, left 250,000 thousand significantly broken guys to go back dwelling not able to paintings or have usual lives. In quick, it's going to insure the Bush's Administration as some of the everlasting 5 or 4 worst within the historical past of America. It used to be now not a victory in any experience. It used to be a tragedy then and now.

Answer 3

Ok I will try to answer this in two parts. First I will address the first part. If we stay in Iraq there are pros and cons. The pros for staying in Iraq are, that the terrorists, will continue to be weakened as a result of our troops being stationed there. Also, think about this, if we were to leave anytime soon, that would mean the terrorists in Iraq would follow the troops back to our home country creating more a problem. They would be stationed here as terror cells, meaning they would have a greater opportunity to attack on our soil because they are already here.



Now for the cons. The cons to staying in Iraq, are that we are constantly losing soliders in Iraq daily. This is a growing problem because what will happen is that the army reserves will become weakened. As it stands right now, we don't have a lot of volunteers in the army. So if we stay longer in Iraq it could pose an opportunity for a draft. Secondly, of course we all know that this war is taking a toll on the economy. We are in over our heads in debt because of the spending on weapons, and military supplies. Finally, with the soliders dying everyday our borders have become weakend. So if a terrorist attack should occur and most of our forces are fighting in Iraq, we can not properly defend ourselves.

You have to look at boths sides in order to understand what we should do as a country. The bottom line is, that wisdom should be applied to this situation, and hopefully the next president will use his head wisely about Iraq..

Answer 4

The "whiney, anti-war types", will say there is nothing to "win", or "it's all about Oil". The truth is, this war is like no other. The stakes are high, and so is the price. The people of Iraq, un-like the Vietnamese, WANT our help, freeing THEM from the Tyranny they've lived under for generations. "What's in it for US?" IF we succeed, WE will have their gratitude, AND some hard earned respect from those who doubt American Resolve!! IF an "anti-war" COWARD gets elected, WE will be the "laughing stock" the Liberals WANT us to be. Our men, & women, who have sacrificed so much, will have done so, in vain. Let's not dis-honor their memories!

Not EVERYTHING is about MONEY!! Sometimes, it's just about "doing the right thing".

Answer 5

It's not a war. Congress was aked to approve a military occupation that involved invading Iraq. Therefore the US can not win or lose. If we withdraw we lose face and relinquish control of the oil that Haliburton has spent billions on trying to harness. If we stay, Haliburton will have windfall oil profits it has not seen in its life time. The US will get dick either way. It's Haliburton that will win or lose.

Answer 6

if we get out we risk an attack on our country.. without having troops there.. the terrorists will get together and attack. also Iraq would be a complete mess. we are there providing order and building a strong iraqi government.



we cannot simply pull out all of our troops.. people often forget that we have troops stationed in almost every country around the world.





remember world war 2.





we still have troops stationed in germany.



thats just how we roll... and it works.





people also forget that our troops volunteered for the war.



all of our troops were well informed of what they were getting themselves into.

Answer 7

We were losing from day 1. You can't win a war on terror by going to war with one country. Terror is a global war. There are reportedly more terrorist training camps in spain than anywhere else, so are they next?

Answer 8

If we get out, Iran will attack Iraq, leading to WWIII. If we stay, we will help build a stable, productive peaceful Middle East, something the world hasn't seen in a long, long time. Take your pick.

Answer 9

We have won now that our Oil Companies can rip off the Iraqi people for their oil. Now it's time to go after the oil in Iran. We won all the way around.

Answer 10

There are no winners in war.

Answer 11

We will loose trillions of dollars if we stay - we will win nothing. There is nothing to win.

Answer 12

By defeating the enemy----who is......., wait a minute, who is the enemy????