Opinion of the Bush Doctrine?

[HillGoose]

FF foreign policy (literally) I think the world today could use some more of it.

9/11, never forget, never again.

[Some of My Best Friends Are Gay]

Absolutely atrocious at best and downright evil at worst.

[darklordoftech]

Worse than than the McCain Doctrine. Brushed off warnings on 9/10 and left Tora Bora to forces who couldn't be trusted while invading a country that had nothing to do with 9/11 and pulled out of the ABMT.

[Sir Mohamed]

Horrible. Destablized a whole region for decades with a war based on lies that killed thousands.

[QAnonKelly]

Horrible. Destablized a whole region for decades with a war based on lies that killed thousands.

[Mr. Smith]

Horrible. Destablized a whole region for decades with a war based on lies that killed thousands.

[Crumpets]

In what aspect, HillGoose?

[😥]

Horrible. Destablized a whole region for decades with a war based on lies that killed thousands.

[HillGoose]

In what aspect, HillGoose?

- Unilateral pre-emptive warfare
- Making no distinction between the terrorists and those who harbor them
- If a nation opposes US foreign policy, they are essentially an ally of Al-Qaeda and therefore complicit in the 9/11 attacks, even if retroactively
- Liberation of nations from authoritarian governments and planting the seed of democracy globally

[Middle-aged Europe]

Basically led to the creation of ISIS, so HP.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

In what aspect, HillGoose?

- Unilateral pre-emptive warfare
- Making no distinction between the terrorists and those who harbor them
- If a nation opposes US foreign policy, they are essentially an ally of Al-Qaeda and therefore complicit in the 9/11 attacks, even if retroactively
- Liberation of nations from authoritarian governments and planting the seed of democracy globally

I see an interesting logical fallacy here.

- The U.S. intervenes to remove an authoritarian government, bringing in democracy for the liberated nation
- Voters elects a government
- Elected government opposes U.S. policies
- U.S. intervene and removed said government because they support terrorism by default
- Repeat all over again

[Wazza [INACTIVE]]

Horrible Doctrine. Sorry brah.

[Reaganfan]

I'm conflicted. When 9/11 occurred, I thought we would have a war. Like a real war. Like eating dead horses in the snow Stalingrad-type of war. Sadly, with so many scattered enemies remaining today, I feel like we half-assed it. I give props to Barack Obama for his takedown of Osama though, that was excellent.

[HillGoose]

I'm conflicted. When 9/11 occurred, I thought we would have a war. Like a real war. Like eating dead horses in the snow Stalingrad-type of war. Sadly, with so many scattered enemies remaining today, I feel like we half-assed it. I give props to Barack Obama for his takedown of Osama though, that was excellent.

I feel you man.

Instead of stopping after liberating Baghdad, US forces should have turned North and liberated Syria as well.

[darklordoftech]

The Bush Doctrine shouldn't be confused with the McCain Doctrine. The McCain Doctrine would have handled Tora Bora differently.

[parochial boy]

I'm conflicted. When 9/11 occurred, I thought we would have a war. Like a real war. Like eating dead horses in the snow Stalingrad-type of war. Sadly, with so many scattered enemies remaining today, I feel like we half-assed it. I give props to Barack Obama for his takedown of Osama though, that was excellent.

I feel you man.

Instead of stopping after liberating Baghdad, US forces should have turned North and liberated Syria as well.

Syria isn't north of Baghdad?

[HillGoose]

I'm conflicted. When 9/11 occurred, I thought we would have a war. Like a real war. Like eating dead horses in the snow Stalingrad-type of war. Sadly, with so many scattered enemies remaining today, I feel like we half-assed it. I give props to Barack Obama for his takedown of Osama though, that was excellent.

I feel you man.

Instead of stopping after liberating Baghdad, US forces should have turned North and liberated Syria as well.

Syria isn't north of Baghdad?

it's northwest i think but you know that area just needs some FREEDOM and it won't be so geologically confusing.

[parochial boy]

I'm conflicted. When 9/11 occurred, I thought we would have a war. Like a real war. Like eating dead horses in the snow Stalingrad-type of war. Sadly, with so many scattered enemies remaining today, I feel like we half-assed it. I give props to Barack Obama for his takedown of Osama though, that was excellent.

I feel you man.

Instead of stopping after liberating Baghdad, US forces should have turned North and liberated Syria as well.

Syria isn't north of Baghdad?

it's northwest i think but you know that area just needs some FREEDOM and it won't be so geologically confusing.

I have no idea if you did it on purpose or not, but that was an absolutely brilliant post

[OSR stands with Israel]

I'm conflicted. When 9/11 occurred, I thought we would have a war. Like a real war. Like eating dead horses in the snow Stalingrad-type of war. Sadly, with so many scattered enemies remaining today, I feel like we half-assed it. I give props to Barack Obama for his takedown of Osama though, that was excellent.

That's cause the real war ended within 2 months in Afghanistan , and one month in Iraq.  Since then we have been trying to stabilize the nations not fight a war with them.

[Person Man]

HP. It has merit but it was poorly executed by both incompetence and poor character between Abu Ghraib and Arlington. It could eventually work but it would take a lot.

[Free Bird]

Horrible. Destablized a whole region for decades with a war based on lies that killed thousands.

[Crumpets]

In what aspect, HillGoose?

- Unilateral pre-emptive warfare
- Making no distinction between the terrorists and those who harbor them
- If a nation opposes US foreign policy, they are essentially an ally of Al-Qaeda and therefore complicit in the 9/11 attacks, even if retroactively
- Liberation of nations from authoritarian governments and planting the seed of democracy globally

It was supposed to be a Sarah Palin-Charlie Gibson interview reference, but that joke's about 10 years past its pull-date.

[Ilhan Apologist]

Horrible. Destablized a whole region for decades with a war based on lies that killed thousands.

Don't forget the fact that Bush's administration tortured Iraqi hostages and forcibly extracted false confessions about Iraq housing terrorists--so that it would then have an excuse to go to war.

[Fuzzy Bear]

I believe in a strong national defense.  I don't believe in pre-emptive wars.

Neither did Ronald Reagan, by the way.

[TPIG]

It certainly had good intentions - a world replete with representative governments that respect the dignity of the individual is a noble goal. However, some nations simply have diametrically opposite values systems and can't be transformed into democratic paradises - especially not through military force. The best way to promote a freer, more democratic world is through increased trade and alliances.

Overall intentions - FF
Execution and outcome - complete HP