SHould the US wait until baghdad is under control to form new Iraqi gov.?

jczeroman · 04-04-2003, 12:38 PM

There has been talk of just sort of "isolating" the capitol and then forming a new government. I am not sure where to go on this one, but the prosepcts should warrant some debate.

machinaddict · 04-04-2003, 04:12 PM

they have to have control of the entire country before they can even think of forming a new government

guz · 04-04-2003, 08:29 PM

not exactly. if they attempt to get some sort of government going prior to having complete control, it could help with trying to stabilize the country...and possibly shine a light to some of those still in opposition and resistance of the whole situation.

i think both sides have a strong arguement here.

DeviousJ · 04-04-2003, 10:22 PM

Yes, of course they should. They need a government to bring some stability and normalcy to the country, and it should be ready to go as soon as possible - they'll need to do a lot of work, and lives could depend on it getting off the ground as soon as possible. But even aside from the practical necessity of it, forming a government will be a symbolic gesture to the Iraqis, like an expression of intent. It would help diplomatically, and hopefully make the war easier (and therefore shorter and less devestating). I say go for it. We'll see though

jczeroman · 04-04-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ
Y...forming a government will be a symbolic gesture to the Iraqis, like an expression of intent. It would help diplomatically, and hopefully make the war easier (and therefore shorter and less devestating). I say go for it. We'll see though

Yea, i think this is my stance on it. it will show those resisting that we're not gonna try and make them into despots or anything.

04-04-2003, 12:38 PM	#1
jczeroman Socialphobic Location: In my house. Posts: 14,465	SHould the US wait until baghdad is under control to form new Iraqi gov.? There has been talk of just sort of "isolating" the capitol and then forming a new government. I am not sure where to go on this one, but the prosepcts should warrant some debate.

04-04-2003, 04:12 PM	#2
machinaddict Apocalyptic Poster Location: Wolfville, NS Posts: 4,617	they have to have control of the entire country before they can even think of forming a new government

04-04-2003, 08:29 PM	#3
guz El Gringo Mexicano Location: I'd rather just have dome anyway Posts: 8,599	not exactly. if they attempt to get some sort of government going prior to having complete control, it could help with trying to stabilize the country...and possibly shine a light to some of those still in opposition and resistance of the whole situation. i think both sides have a strong arguement here.

04-04-2003, 10:22 PM	#4
DeviousJ CORNFROST Location: GUREITO DESU YO Posts: 24,891	Yes, of course they should. They need a government to bring some stability and normalcy to the country, and it should be ready to go as soon as possible - they'll need to do a lot of work, and lives could depend on it getting off the ground as soon as possible. But even aside from the practical necessity of it, forming a government will be a symbolic gesture to the Iraqis, like an expression of intent. It would help diplomatically, and hopefully make the war easier (and therefore shorter and less devestating). I say go for it. We'll see though