If Americans think that they can unilaterally go into any country in the world, smash it and not have responsibility for putting it back together, they prove themselves to be the most arrogant of people. I'm against any international conference to raise funds to repair Iraq. The smashers should be made to pay. But that would put their country into debt another 5-10 trillion dollars of borrowed money. Aren't your children and grandchildren going to be proud.

A more legitimate question.. Does Iraq owe America 1.6 trillion in war debt for their freedom?
England paid it, why is this any different than freeing them from tyranny?
Germany didn't attack us. Did we pay them reparations??
Of course not…

thevoter, life must be very easy for you. If a person listening to a Republican candidate does something besides kiss his ring and instead asks a perfectly legitimate question, he must be a Clintonite, right? Wrong!

For the last 25 years, the US has suffered with neo-conservatism. It is now time to jettison that dangerous political philosophy and return to our Republican roots. And we had better hurry and do it quickly before the disease makes everyone stupid.

It's easy to see that this is just another Hillary plant. Does this women have any moral compass??

Clearly McCain learned nothing from the post-WWII Marshall Plan, which, by pouring US money into Western Europe, built economic and political stability, and also created solid US allies for the past 6 decades!

Posted By John : November 18, 2007 11:48 pm

You're right on John (poster, not the candidate). The Marshall plan was exactly that. Most people don't recall how great this plan was.

I have heard there is another plan in the works. I think it's called The Wanta Plan. I'm not sure where we are with that though. It is supposed to restore the US dollars value and help the Middle East rebuild their countries. Aside from reports that banks and politicians are stealing this "Wanta" money, I don't know the truth about when it's going to happen.

Bubba of Swainsboro GA, you've got it right. If Americans think that they can preemptively invade another country, destroy its infrastructure, destabilize its government, kill its civilians, and not face any moral consequences, they had better think again.

America, your moment of empire is only a moment. It won't last, because no empire does. Someday, you will reap the consequences of the imperialist ambitions of your leaders. Pray that you have a change of heart before that day comes!

Now, now, there is no need to encouraged their endowed laziness and selfishness with ludicrous ideas of reparations because like Clintonians, the Iraqi's still need to be taught how to take care of themselves the democratic way. And besides, we have already given them lots of treasure, the greatest of which was their freedom. It is a great investment, because unlike the Clintonians, the Iraqi’s will raise to the challenge of self sufficiency and international brotherhood for all.

Once again, more "proof" that we REALLY went into Iraq for the OIL, which now, of course, we expect to get dirt-cheap since we control their occupation government.

C'mon America! Support our military efforts to control the world's supply of Black Gold! It's the patriotic thing to do!

If you break it, you pay for it. Even a president ought to know that. I'm sorry he was a prisoner of war ninety years ago but please God keep him away from the Oval Office. He has such a poor grasp of foreign policy and no idea what the young people under 75 think.

THANK YOU, JOHN, FOR SPEAKING THE TRUTH ABOUT IRAQ. I'M SICK TO DEATH OF SPENDING AMERICAN TAX DOLLARS TO "HELP" AN OIL-RICH COUNTRY.

IF AMERICANS HAVE ANY BRAINS, THERE WILL BE NO QUESTION BUT TO VOTE FOR YOU.

BRAVO MCcain,,,,,, We have already given them there best chances too suceed at freedom ,, they can and should be able to care for there own without reparations

ahh, Good to see the whisper campaign about McCains mental stability starting up again. Gotta love those swiftboaters!!!!

A vote for McCain is a vote to continue Bush's war of terror in Iraq. America, oh yeah!

…"I think that there is very little doubt that if we can restore the Iraqi economy…"

Since when did Senator McCain become an expert on economy? Our own economy is in shambles, with prices rising everyday. We cannot manage our own economy, how are we going to restore Iraqi economy?

Forget about the Iraqi economy Senator. Restore the security of your southern border.

Hey I thought this Iraq endeavor was going to cost us one billion and then Iraqi oil revenue money would pay for the reconstruction! Oh yeah, that was in the parallel universe Wolfowitz, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Bush, Feith, Rice et.al. reside.

For once, Sen. McCain has stood his ground and said the right things.

However, Sen. McCain will have to agree that number of Iraqis who have died or been displaced since Iraq war started in 2003, is more or less close to similar numbers during comparable periods under Saddam Hussien's regime.

On the flip side, US has lost thousands of lives, thousands have been wounded, trillions spent on this Iraq War.

So question no. 1 to Sen. McCain: On the balance your vote in favor of sending troops into Iraq has resulted in huge losses for US. Can US citizens rely on you, to make the right decisions if you were elected as President? (Please remember that your decision to vote in favor of sending troops into Iraq, weighed hugely on lot of Senators in the dark days after 9/11).

Clearly McCain learned nothing from the post-WWII Marshall Plan, which, by pouring US money into Western Europe, built economic and political stability, and also created solid US allies for the past 6 decades! If Iraq doesn't get funds for re-building from us…hmmm, can we blame them for seeking them from places like Iran?

I have to ask… What idiot said we should give them reparations? Was it one of Hillary's shills?

Hello. Just in case you wondered. John McCain was seen playing on the indoor tube playground at McDonalds in the 119 degree Arizona HAHA! John McCain is a prisoner of "I want to be the presidentville"

There is no escaping Johnny!!!

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John you might help the veterans admin get the money they need for mental care as you will probably be a regular customer basd on you political rhetoric. I can not believe that anyone who has been in politics as long as you can run such a stupid campaign. No wonder Bush and his group made such a fool of you and your family at your last attempt to fool the american public Give it up and find a nice rest home.

WHAT?

"the second largest pool of oil in the Middle East?"

I suddenly don't feel so badly for the Iraqis