Iran president backs 'united' Iraq

XtremeJibber2001 · Post by **XtremeJibber2001** » Sep 12th, '06, 18:04

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/09/ ... index.html

We paid with our brothers blood and several billions in tax dollars for this. Again and again we throw money and weapons at an issue; ultimately, it's turned against us ... just like the Taliban did with weapons and money we provided them

BigKahuna13 · Post by **BigKahuna13** » Sep 12th, '06, 20:22

Two points you need to remember:

1. Iraq and Iran are neighbors. They have to live with each other. To expect their heads-of-state to not meet and discuss issues of mutual concern is naive at best.

2. Iraq is supposed to be a free country - that's what we fought for right? Free people are free to make decisions that are in their best interest. And those decisions may not necessarily be the ones others - including us - like. Freedom is messy and unpredictable. Perhaps Mr. Bush should've considered that before he upset the apple cart.

JerseyGuy · Post by **JerseyGuy** » Sep 13th, '06, 13:44

Ungrateful bastards, says I. Don't these chippy little brown people realize that the glorious and triumphant new day that has dawned over their land, full of peace and prosperity and puppy dogs, is brought to them solely because of the good ol' US of A?

Where's the love?

Oh yeah, I forgot. They hate us anyway and want us to die and always have and always will.

Maybe Uncle Dick and Rummy and Dubya can go over there to remind them how much they should appreciate our turning their homeland into Ground Zero for the Global War on Terror. They can even throw in some more neato-keen references to stopping "Nazis" and "fascists". They'll REALLY appreciate that...

St. Jerry · Post by **St. Jerry** » Sep 13th, '06, 14:13

smoke-um out!
smoke-um out!
smoke-um out!

CAPBOY · Post by **CAPBOY** » Sep 14th, '06, 13:10

BigKahuna13 wrote:Two points you need to remember:

1. Iraq and Iran are neighbors. They have to live with each other. To expect their heads-of-state to not meet and discuss issues of mutual concern is naive at best.

2. Iraq is supposed to be a free country - that's what we fought for right? Free people are free to make decisions that are in their best interest. And those decisions may not necessarily be the ones others - including us - like. Freedom is messy and unpredictable. Perhaps Mr. Bush should've considered that before he upset the apple cart.

Bumbling Bush has squandered the goodwill and reputation of our nation. Thus, enabling Iran to raise their profile and flex their muscles. The majority of Iraq are shia. A lot in common. Sadam killed many shia on both sides of the border.

Not to mention that if we look at a legitamate Iraqi government as an ally and not a puppet government, they could be the white night in what is becoming a tense situation.

ski_adk · Post by **ski_adk** » Sep 14th, '06, 14:28

If we really want true peace over there, we'd ask the local governments to help with the rebuilding. Give them the contracts to build roads, schools, and other infrastructure. Foster a sense of interdependency.

Vinny Vincenzo · Post by **Vinny Vincenzo** » Sep 19th, '06, 11:59

In the simplest of terms, if Iraq is "unified" then the Sunni's won't have complete control and start another bloodbath war with Iran.