Hat do you think about the intervention in Iraq, was it a good or bad idea?

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In summary, the conversation discussed the topic of whether or not the US has a moral obligation to spread democracy. General White and Shinseki were involuntarily retired for speaking the truth about troop requirements and the civilian casualties that were not considered before the invasion. The idea of re-writing the Iraqi constitution to allow coalition-only ownership of public property was seen as a violation of the Geneva convention. Some argued that going to war and getting Saddam would lead to a positive outcome, but others pointed out that this oversimplifies the situation and ignores important information. In the end, no one's mind was changed and the conversation ended with everyone giving up.
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This has already been discussed in great detail in "Does the US have a moral obligation to spread democracy"... In the end everyone gave up and stopped posting (no one's mind was changed)
 
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Bad idea, and contrary to military intelligence analysis. General White and Shinseki were involuntarily retired because they dared to speak the truth about the troop requirements derived from standard analytical formulas.
Bad also because civilian casualties were (and are) uncounted and not considered before the invasion.
And because re-writing the Iraqi constitution to allow coalition-only ownership of Iraqi public property violates the Geneva convention.
I don't oppose destroying Saddam, but if you take it as an axiom that A=B B=C ==> A=C where A=going to war, B=Getting Saddam, and C=good, as I have heard argued by proponents of the war, you miss a hell of a lot of relevant information.
 

FAQ: Hat do you think about the intervention in Iraq, was it a good or bad idea?

What was the reason for the intervention in Iraq?

The primary reason for the intervention in Iraq was to remove the regime of Saddam Hussein and eliminate any potential weapons of mass destruction that were believed to be in the country. The US and its allies also aimed to establish a democratic government in Iraq and combat terrorism.

Was the intervention in Iraq legal?

The legality of the intervention in Iraq is a contentious issue. The US and its allies argued that it was justified under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the use of force if Iraq did not comply with disarmament obligations. However, others have argued that the invasion was a violation of international law.

Did the intervention in Iraq achieve its goals?

The intervention in Iraq did remove Saddam Hussein from power and eliminate any potential weapons of mass destruction. However, the establishment of a stable democratic government and the defeat of terrorism have been ongoing challenges in the country. The success of the intervention in achieving its goals is still a topic of debate.

What were the consequences of the intervention in Iraq?

The intervention in Iraq resulted in significant political, social, and economic consequences. The country experienced a prolonged period of instability and violence, leading to the deaths of thousands of civilians and soldiers. It also strained relations between the US and its allies and other countries, and the cost of the war has had a significant impact on the economies of the participating nations.

In retrospect, do you believe the intervention in Iraq was a good or bad idea?

As a scientist, it is not my place to make judgments on political decisions. However, it is clear that the intervention in Iraq has had both positive and negative consequences. Whether it was ultimately a good or bad idea is a subjective and complex question that continues to be debated. It is essential to learn from the events in Iraq and use that knowledge to inform future decisions.

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