Comments on: Powell: We Are Losing In Iraq

Exclusive: Former Secretary Of State Says More Troops Are Not The Answer

[gunnerv1]

RandalIDS, Yeah, I see the spam pattern,, but it's free. He/she will eventually think up something new, I hope.

[leomoore-2009]

He is about four years too late with his outburst of honesty. He knew from the beginning this was a bad idea, but he didn't want to stir up the pot. He couldn't bring himself to take a public stand that wasn't in synch with his commander-in-chief. He is as culpable as the rest of Bush's crew. I lost respect for him when he used the administration's lies before the U.N. despite knowing better. His lack of integrity to the American people he served while Secretary of State and his betrayal of those serving in the American military, should not be forgotten or forgiven. What might have happened had he stood up for what was right in 2003? If he had resigned rather than go along with the charade, would it have helped stem the rush to war?

[gunnerv1]

BushROCKS1, would I send my son to this war, Hell yes, if he wanted to go, and as far as I know, he wants to go!

[randalds]

I agree, most good officers owe their career to being smart enough to listen to the NCO they were assigned to. The most powerful group of people in the military are the lifer noncoms.

Oh and I agree that bushrocks1 has a right to an opinion, but that's not what he's doing. He's just spamming the same message over and over, probably with a software bot that posts it for him.

[gunnerv1]

RandalIDS, remember, it's a "Free Forum" and the First Admin. is in there somewhere. Bushrocks can have an opinion too.

[gunnerv1]

To RandalIDS, yep I knew a few Capts. that couldn't find their own butts with their hands tied behind there backs. It was rather sad , but funny at the same time. They didn't have too much expsoure to NCO's at the time and did't realize just who ran the place.

[kguiffre]

The people in Iraq will continue to kill themselves and others no matter what. There is nothing to win by being there. The country had nothing to do with the September 11th attacks and we should have never went in the first place. President Bush said in his speech before the war, "Sudaam Hussain threatened my Father and it is high time we get Sudaam Hussain". That is why we are there. At this point, just let Sudaam Hussain go back to Iraq and take control. He'll take care of those crazies. What's the difference?

[randalds]

There was an excellant article last night on Msnbc.com about the booming Iraqi economy.

Posted by cbscrash07 at 11:00 AM : Dec 18, 2006

"Booming". What an excellent description! If I was going to think of a word to describe Iraq, booming would definitely be one of them.

[randalds]

Bushrocks1 is a troll. He (or she) doesn't read responses, just posts garbage to try to disrupt the group, so it does no good to respond. Do like the rest of us and click on the "contact us" at the bottom of the page and complain. Sometimes it actually works.

[marcpcbs]

BushROCKS

Your statement is ending up with all the credibility of a broken record.

Please, have a new thought.

[getagrip54]

The Iraq conflict cannot be lost anymore than it can be won, it's not that kind of a fight.

The US should get out of Iraq now because the government and military does not seem to understand they can't impose their rules on the Iraqi people any more than they can force the various factions into a prolonged battle.

More and more, US troops are becoming spectators and collateral victims as the different groups struggle for power.

The only effective strategy I can suggest would require the US to dump their support for the current puppet government and back a popular leader that most of the Iraqi people can accept. US troop levels would have to drop and the troops would have to have a limited and mostly defensive role. However as this is a drastic change in direction, getting the current administration and military leadership to accept this role and to eat that much CROW is very unlikely.

[marcpcbs]

SearingTruth

I think you need to slow down on the coffee or what ever your up on and get some rest.

You've been babbleing for a while now

[harothberg]

Colin Powell no longer has my respect. He can say what he whats, but it doesn't change the fact he lied to the American people, and knew it. I'm tired of these "good soldiers" that won't question their leadership. All the Nazis were "good soldiers" also.

Colin, go back to your hole, I'm tired of hearing your lies.

[Syndicate]

Since the invasion of Iraq about 147,000 Americans have died on our highways. Lets keep things in proper perspective. That number is similar to one I'v seen on Iraqi deaths from the war. Funny Our highways are just as deadly as Iraq and know one knows it or cares. There was an excellant article last night on Msnbc.com about the booming Iraqi economy.

[bushrocks1]

Would I send my son to this war? You might ask would I send him to World War II? Or Vietnam? Maybe you would distinguish those conflicts and whether you would send your son to fight in them. But that question is misdirected in a very important way: I can't command my son to go to war. He has to make that choice. So the better question would be: would I volunteer to fight in Iraq, WW II, Vietnam? Would I volunteer to fight in any war? Respond if drafted? I don%u2019t know. I'm not equivocating, only addressing that it is a hypothetical. To a hypothetical, I can answer, sure I'd fight. But I have nightmares of battle (from my past life as a Jacobite). So how do I feel toward those who do volunteer? Impressed and maturely knowing that many things go into their decision. But I do strongly believe that a country that can't find those men is doomed. The fact that we can find them is one reason why I say there is no failure in Iraq. Objectively, I also believe it for other reasons. An attempt to establish democracy in the Middle East is a bold, brilliant, noble effort, facing a high chance of failure. That's why I greatly respect and admire those who have made the attempt--the Bush administration. They have been resolute, something I have not seen in my lifetime. They may not succeed, for reasons outside their control or fault: traitors on the home front. Now those traitors have occupied the high ground. Yet... we're still in Iraq; the President hasn%u2019t been impeached. Why?...I'm waiting.

[gladys_over]

RE: "Would I send my son to this war? You might ask would I send him to World War II? Or Vietnam?..." - BushROCKS1 SPAMMING to sabotage and bring down the website.
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[frankly6]

Bush and Co. have clearly dug us into a very deap hole in Iraq. The question is, do we need a bigger shovel or do we need to find a ladder?

[bushrocks1]

Would I send my son to this war? You might ask would I send him to World War II? Or Vietnam? Maybe you would distinguish those conflicts and whether you would send your son to fight in them. But that question is misdirected in a very important way: I can't command my son to go to war. He has to make that choice. So the better question would be: would I volunteer to fight in Iraq, WW II, Vietnam? Would I volunteer to fight in any war? Respond if drafted? I don%u2019t know. I'm not equivocating, only addressing that it is a hypothetical. To a hypothetical, I can answer, sure I'd fight. But I have nightmares of battle (from my past life as a Jacobite). So how do I feel toward those who do volunteer? Impressed and maturely knowing that many things go into their decision. But I do strongly believe that a country that can't find those men is doomed. The fact that we can find them is one reason why I say there is no failure in Iraq. Objectively, I also believe it for other reasons. An attempt to establish democracy in the Middle East is a bold, brilliant, noble effort, facing a high chance of failure. That's why I greatly respect and admire those who have made the attempt--the Bush administration. They have been resolute, something I have not seen in my lifetime. They may not succeed, for reasons outside their control or fault: traitors on the home front. Now those traitors have occupied the high ground. Yet... we're still in Iraq; the President hasn%u2019t been impeached. Why?...I'm waiting.

[egresor]

sorry colin.....you lost all credibility with your performance at the UN!

posturing now to try and mend your place in history?

and you talk about how the world is a little less safe than before? a little? get real!

[rochest]

regarding the comments of Washington and Jefferson I understand they see democracy as the form of government that allows all be equal and all to participate equally eventually but no where do I find them saying spread democracy at the point of a gun.

Mr. Powell I have yet to hear you apologize for that erroneous speech at the U.N. or to say that in hindsight you regret been used by this administration to promote this preemptive illegal immmoral war with 3000 of our best young men and women have died.