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Under the old traditional way of doing things...keeping troops in a region for stability purposes is the "usual answer." However under the post cold war "hi-tech" computer age & war against terrorism, special warfare troops are needed for special warfare; the war on terrorism. Example: The USN SEALs that termininated those three Somalia hi-jackers last month on the ocean. One shot, one kill. No expensive billion dollar equipment used nor needed.
The same sort of action is needed for Iraq/Afghanistan.
However, that's not "too" good for job security nor high defense budget requests for the US Army, US Marines, US Air Force, and US Navy. One shot, One kill results from Special Warfare personnel only costs a dollar or two; and no way justifies requests for billions of dollars for new tanks, aircraft, or warships from congress...every time the defense budget comes up.
In the late 1980's the US was experiencing MANY military base closures...as the Soviets were collapsing and the cold war was nearing it's end. Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990/1991 respectively) slowed down those base closures. If terrorists can be eliminated by selected Special Warfare personnel (SEALS, Special Forces, Delta Forces, etc. etc.) then that will put our conventional Army (tanks), Navy (warships), and Air Force (Bombers/Fighters) nearly out of a job.
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Did Iraq or the US start the Iraq war?
George W. Bush want the oil , and Saddam wants to kill his people .
What is Obama's position on the Iraq War?
Obama believes that going to war in Iraq was a mistake, which says that all the soldiers that have fought for this country under George Bush might have lost their lives for no reason. Obama opposed expanding the war to Iraq because al Qaeda was in Afghanistan and Pakistan and he felt that the war in Iraq would distract America from capturing bin Laden. When America began occupying Iraq, there was no al Qaeda in Iraq. Al Quadra in Iraq was created during America's occupation of Iraq when America controlled Iraq. The reason for invading Iraq stated by George Bush was that Iraq had weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The data supporting the existence of WMD was wrong, either deliberately manipulated by George Bush, or he made a mistake. After it was proven that Iraq had no WMD, George Bush said America must continue fighting until Saddam Hussein was captured. After Saddam Hussein was hung by the neck until dead, George Bush said we had to stay for Nation Building. That means that we must stay until the Iraqi's decide that they want American style government - Not British style, not Indian style, not French style, not Jordan style, not Egyptian style, no they must choose American style government before George Bush will leave Iraq! 70% of all Iraqis and the Iraqi puppet government put in place by America wants the American occupation of Iraq to end. George Bush's popularity has dropped to under 25% in America because he refuses to listen to Americans and end the occupation of Iraq.
When does Obama want your troops out of Iraq?
the summer of 2010
Why does Bush really want to remain in Iraq?
i don't think bush really wants to remain in Iraq. AnswerI don't really know why Bush is wanting to stay in Iraq. But, what I think is that he's helping Iraq get away from their cruel ideas. Ex.- Killing you and your family if you don't join the army.
Why did George W. Bush want to be president?
Did Obama ask the American troops to leave Iraq?
No, he did not. President Obama had promised to withdraw troops and end the Iraq War; but he was also willing to leave a residual force in Iraq. Unfortunately, the new leader of Iraq at that time, Nouri Al Maliki, did not want American troops there, and no agreement was reached to keep them there. Therefore, no residual force was left in Iraq in 2011 when US troops came home.
How does Barack Obama feel about the Iraq War?
Earlier AnswerHe thinks it was a HUGE MISTAKE. He has been against the war since the very beginning. He will start pulling troops out of Iraq immediately when he becomes President.Later AnswerObama believes that going to war in Iraq was a mistake, which says that all the soldiers that have fought for this country under George Bush might have lost their lives for no reason.Obama opposed expanding the war to Iraq because al-Qaeda was in Afghanistan and Pakistan and he felt that the war in Iraq would distract America from capturing bin Laden. When America began occupying Iraq, there was no al-Qaeda in Iraq. Al-Qaeda in Iraq was created during America's occupation of Iraq when America controlled Iraq.The reason for invading Iraq stated by George Bush was that Iraq had weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The data supporting the existence of WMD was wrong, either deliberately manipulated by George Bush, or he made a mistake.After it was proven that Iraq had no WMD, George Bush said America must continue fighting until Saddam Hussein was captured. After Saddam Hussein was hung by the neck until dead, George Bush said we had to stay for Nation Building. That means that we must stay until the Iraqi's decide that they want American style government - Not British style, not Indian style, not French style, not Jordan style, not Egyptian style, no they must choose American style government before George Bush will leave Iraq!70% of all Iraqis and the Iraqi puppet government put in place by America want the American occupation of Iraq to end. George Bush's popularity has dropped to under 25% in America because he refuses to listen to Americans and end the occupation of Iraq.Barack Obama wants to follow the will of the American people and the Iraqi people and end the occupation of Iraq.Barack Obama wants to follow the will of the people? See "Obamacare. Recently, more than 500 shells containing deadly chemical weapons were found in Iraq. Sadaam Hussein killed over 400,000 of his own people, so this vindicates Bush.
Who pulled out the troops in desert storm war?
The United States decided to withdraw its troops from the Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm, following a successful military campaign. The decision to pull out the troops was made by President George H.W. Bush in 1991.
Should you respectfully address George Bush as president bush or George Bush?
President Bush -- It is customary to address ex-presidents as "president". You surely would not want to address him as just George Bush unless he is a personal friend. Governor Bush or even Mr. Bush would probably do.
During the Desert Storm War which country did President Bush not want to attack Iraq?
Israel
What does John and Obama want to do about the war?
Obama wants to take the troops out of Iraq by the end of 2010.
Why did the federal debt increase under George W. Bush?
The federal debt increases because Congress increases the debt ceiling. They do so because they want to spend money to help their constituents and so get them votes. Anything popular will do. in the case of George W. Bush, the object was the war in Iraq and Afghanistan which was motivated by the attacks on the world-trade center and the pentagon.
