What use is the us army it always get its *** kicked

Question

first off in vietnam and now in iraq

Answer 1

People like you need to get out of this country, and they need to get their facts straight.

You're an ignorant r****d.

Answer 2

First we havent lost in Iraq and we aren't leaving any time soon.  Second if we don't have a standing military its much harder for us to put government money to the development of new technologies (Netscape for example is a civilian model of a technology developed specifically for military use), and for the defense of this country and her interests.

Answer 3

what use is a computer if all you're going to do is troll around making up c**p?

Answer 4

Let me break it down for you.  Marines go in and kick *** and the army holds the bases for as long as they can.  Once they start failing, the marines come back and help the army.  Just like they did in Pusan during the Korean war

Answer 5

it's not just the us army. I'm sure almost any army would be failing in the Wars like vietnam and iraq are causes that no country on its own should even attempt to tackle if they are smart.

Answer 6

You are in sore need of an education. The US military has NOT had its butt kicked in either conflict. Plz understand the difference between 'military victories/defeats' and 'political victories/defeats'.  

Answer 7

First off, in strict Military Terms at the Tactical Level, the US Army did not lose in Vietnam or Iraq, Vietnam was not even lost really, we signed a peace treaty and expected the South Vietnamese to fight on there own against the North, they did not last. We also cut off aid via air support against the North due to the Democratic Controlled Congress. Even General Giap admitted we never lost on the battlefield but he also knew it was irrelevant. As for Iraq, umm..what news are you reading that we are losing there? The tide has turned and again, never lost at the tactical level, the last time the US Army actually lost at the tactical level in a battle was during the Korean War and even then they recovered and with the help fo the USMC they took it back to them. I am not sure what History you are reading, or what history some of the other posters on here are reading but they need to look at things that are objective and take a look at what the difference is between the Military (Tactical) vs Political (Strategic) really is.

GerryMac or Meta or whatever you call yourself- read something by the NVA and how they viewed us in battle, also, to go after a man that got shot down and act as though that was somehow a reflection to his skill set is silly, many of the best Aces in history got shot down. The US was not defeated on the ground they were defeated at home and by a lack of will, read something that actually touches on the real history for once, it would be nice to see from people (kids) who can vote but neglect to read ;-)

Answer 8

that's sad that you feel that way about the brave people who fight for our country and give their lives to keep us safe.

Answer 9

The contender for the post of Supreme Commander, that wrinkly old white haired guy, as Paris Hilton described him, has only one life experience backing him up. He was captured and tortured by a group of 'dissidents' who lived and fought on a handfull of rice a day  and defeated the so called greatest Nation on this Earth.

Answer 10

Go read a decent history book. We were kicking *** in Vietnam. The politicians lost the war.

Second, we ARE winning in Iraq. Violence is down. Local militias have joined the army or police against Al Qaeda in Iraq.

Answer 11

The military does a great job at military solutions.  It should not be used, accept as an adjunct, for political issues.

Answer 12

you know nothing about history, and us would kick your country's *** in a war

Answer 13

Dude you're a ******* idiot, we didnt lose Vietnam we simply pulled out because we had been there for 17 years (1958-1975) we thought South Vietnam could hold there own ground for a few years but the day we pulled out the NVA took over Saigon so we didnt lose Vietnam we just got sick of fighting somebody elses war, and we aren't losing in Iraq, we are kicking terrorist *** there, the crime rate is way down, and we established a democracy there. I dare you to go up to any Vet or any soldier and tell him that he is of no use especially a special forces guy or Marine.

P.S. its the US Military, the Army is a branch you commie b*****d

Answer 14

Why dont you go find a soldier and ask him. Then come back and let us know.  You can thank a vet for your freedom to come on here and spout idiocy.

Answer 15

Wow!  Another know nothing civilian talking outta his hind parts.

Thanks for the big guffaw at your expense.

Answer 16

You clearly don't know your history. We won the war in vietnam in military terms, the d**n hippies at home lost it for us. And we are winning in Iraq, why do you think violence there is at an all time low.

Answer 17

You're opening up a can of worms..

Answer 18

so by your terms they lost twice,and that makes it all the time? first off we have not lost in Iraq in anyway, second of all the US Military didn't lose in Vietnam, as a matter of fact far from it. the problem with Vietnam was the punk protesters who won over the politicians causing us to pull out before final victory. now to many of those same punk protesters are in Washington as elected officials, or party hacks in the foreign office and other leadership roles in Government, wanting us to do the same thing in Iraq pull out before final victory.

I would rather have any of the Vietnam vets who according to you got their asses kicked protecting me than you any day of the week.

Answer 19

That would be like me saying the Brits didn't win any wars they lost more than they won. So may-be you should pick up a book or do some see what you can find online about the wars that the US was in and you just might learn something for your sake.

Answer 20

Yeah great idea, let's have no military and see what happens.

I don't know about you but I'm happy having my freedoms.

xx

Answer 21

Well notice in most of the conflicts it lost America lacked the support of the British, and Iraq is due to bushes stubbornness and desire to control the oil.

Answer 22

You have no clue what you are talking about. Go hide under your rock some more.

Answer 23

Yes we lost Vietnam and we (USA) are having a tough time in Iraq. This war in Iraq will end up like Vietnam. Stay tuned. (Looks as if the USA didn't learn its lesson in Vietnam.)

Answer 24

It's the same problem with all post-colonial wars. You can't beat patriots fighting on their home ground. Blaming "hippies" for the miserable US defeat in Vietnam is exactly as valid as  blaming "International Jewish Bankers" for Germany's defeat in WW1.

Answer 25

First off Vietnam was not a war it was a "police action", and no, the US did not lose - the withdrawal came about because of the long haired hippie, yoghurt knitting, sandal wearing cowards and the lack of "intestinal fortitude" (guts) of their politicians.

As to Iraq - ongoing - wait out.

Answer 26

We didn't lose in Vietnam and second the  actually "War" in Iraq only lasted 2 weeks for it to be considered a war you have to fight an army.