I don't think that war was ever officially declared in the first place, what it is, is a 'military engagement', I think? And besides, if the fighting were to end, wouldn't the American companies who make all of the military equipment stop reaping their billions of dollars in profits, not to mention be out of reach of their oil interests in the area? Because I mean, c'mon, is the prosperity of the Iraqi people really what is at top priority here?
They got you beliving that you are going to go to a place that does not exist. I you belive in religion more likely you are a preprogramed robot. But you don't know it. you probably think that I am wrong and you are right and that I don't have a clue. Wake up american people. stop the abuse.
Okay, this guy is correct i got this huge idea to end the war. Hear me out, every human has a heart and has a little bit of humanity in them so my suggestion is create the ultimate video with music with the biggest message and play it In NY, DC, La, and all over the internet, including at congress using monitors at the next protest with millions of people. One message can change a future of a country.
sad, isnt it? thats the only way people will listen. "Hey! lets watch what the people and soldiers want!" GOT POPCORN? I agree with your comment bigsteelguy.
Rabbi Great video but Congress is 100% USELESS with Nancy Pelosi being the single most useless politician in America she will continue this war. However no country is going to send forces to be part of an International force regardless of how much money and if so they would be driven out within a week if that long. Iraq isnt a country its a group of Islamic fanatics who HATE each other. Your a good man but your plan wont work. Bless you for caring. Veteran 101st Field Artillery
i don't think nationalistic attitudes ever helped anything when it comes to arguments online i mean saying stuff like 'go back to france america's better'....the fuck?
This guy has no idea what the hell he is talking about... "spend whatever it costs and pull our troops out" do that, and the country will be fallen back into another dictatorship within a year due to no security. His first step, fund an organization to secure iraq so americans can leave. soo....put americans in to take them out? And to hell with you. America dosn't have to apologize for anything we have done. go back to france and shut up
@Taddp0le we'll never win.they have always hated us and always will.if we dont stop we'll keep running out of men and when someday they will come over here
Have you been reading my comments? I totally agree with you (except the part where military escorts civilians)...72 hours...carpet bomb...then start rebuilding. Smoke the throat-cutters out and kill them. It worked in Germany and Japan. Plus, it will jump start our economy.
Ron Paul is the only candidate for President who promises to end the war! He also wants to put an end to Income Tax and Repeal the Patriot Act! Spread the Word And Vote! The controlled corporate media is trying to black him out but he is setting fund raising records anyway as people hear about his message of peace! Join the rEVOLution!
We are winning this war. You people have never won or competed in your whole, pathetic lives. You are cavorting and supporting the enemy. Your hatred for our President has clouded your thinking into believing that we have lost the war! What battle have we lost? None. How, then, are we losing? Remember 911? You are a drug-induced, homosexual loving deviant.
Thank you for your comments. I really don't think I am worthy of being compared to Chairman Mao, however. I see you have difficulty answering questions. All of you liberals play the same game. When cornered, change topics or start slinging mud at your opponent. Could this be why Congress's approval rating is 12%.
We are winning this war, whether you like it or not. Now, go attend a gay wedding in your hybrid while smoking a joint as the Marines fight for your freedom.
There will not be an international commission of troops, because no one really likes America. Why would they send their troops to clean up our mess. Your heart may be in the right place, but its obvious you dont know what is going on out there.
Control of the U.S. troops? ok thats the last straw. It is because of our troops that woman had the freedom to vote in Iraq. It was because our troops were protecting the voting stations that the people were in a safe position to vote. This man does not understand what is going on in Iraq.
my momma and daddy came from here.. way before your euro genes showed up.. are you just a drunk redneck or do you really think GW is free of all crimes.. really? c'mon clinton got impeached for a blowjob, GW is a budget wasting, life taking disaster..
Call GOP contributor and war contractor General Electric Corporation at 203 373 2211 and ask for the public relations department. Tell the person in public relations that you want the GE CEO to get Bush to end the war in Iraq and then Bush resign with Cheney and until that happens you will not buy any GE products and that you will tell your friends about this.
Stop the imperialists initiative named "Iraq". Simply there are 3 countries there. Only those which do not see the elephant (9/11 as inside job) in the room, can not get to see the obvious!!!
All Rabi Lerner is saying makes sense to me. It is doable as we shift to our hearts' wisdom as an amazingly blessed nation, and lead in the world with generosity and inclusivity.
excuse me sir, but this is a free country and now iraq is too, so HOW DARE YOU tell our troops when they should leave and what they should be doing. what next, are you going to ask me to end my occupation of the bathroom? god damn it thats where i gotta be, and unless you want me to take a crap in the sink or the troops to invade wisconsin, you better shut up and stop bossing the troops around. and what the hell kind of name is rabbi anyway?
Too bad we can't ask the 650,000+ innocent Iraqis so far killed by George's illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq how they feel about being "free."
Probably have a hard time reaching the 4 million Iraqis who have been made refugees too, since they're scattered all over the place. The Rabbi is not "bossing the troops around." He is suggesting, very eloquently, how we should end this disaster and begin the healing that is so desperately needed. Write again when you get a clue.
america is a democracy, which means that if the iraqis didnt want to be conquered they should have moved here, become citizens, and voted for rabbi lerner. as the saying goes, if you dont vote you cant complain. you also cant vote when youre dead -- and you want to go around asking dead iraqis how they feel about being free? sounds undemocratic to me, and you also cant make the assumption that those 650,000+ are going to be against freedom.
"If the Iraqis didn't want to be conquered"? I thought we went there to liberate them. They would have a pretty hard time moving here anyway, since our government has issued less than 500 visas to Iraqis since George's illegal invasion started. Meanwhile, Syria and Jordan have combined to take in almost 2 million Iraqi refugees.
The major reason that American politicians do not have the WILL to leave Iraq is because the US has already invested MILLIONS in constructing what is essentially a PERMANENT military base in Iraq. I have heard that there is NO Democratic candidate for President (except maybe Kucinich) who will honestly agree to abandon that massive and expensive base. And as long as we hold that base, there will be no peace even if we withdraw every OTHER soldier except those left to defend that base.
Actually, they're building 14 permanent military bases that will be scattered all over Iraq, and the largest American embassy the world has ever seen in Baghdad. 27 Buildings on 104 acres. It would take up two thirds of the National Mall in Washington DC (area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol building). The reason we have never seen an exit strategy is because the plan has always been to never exit.
Palestinians have been saying this since 1947. Rabbi Lerner is a bit late. It's time that we Americans wake up and realize that the Israelis don't want peace.
I don't think that war was ever officially declared in the first place, what it is, is a 'military engagement', I think? And besides, if the fighting were to end, wouldn't the American companies who make all of the military equipment stop reaping their billions of dollars in profits, not to mention be out of reach of their oil interests in the area? Because I mean, c'mon, is the prosperity of the Iraqi people really what is at top priority here?
DontBeAfraidToCare 1 year ago
You can vote to end the war in Iraq by typing "from the usa got out of iraq" into google.
carlt0nsharple 1 year ago
You can vote to end the war in Iraq by typing "from the usa got out of iraq" into google.
carlt0nsharple 1 year ago
why is congress not removing troops? cause you have to maintain a military power when the win a war for like 4 years.
christslayer666 2 years ago
wow, do some research..any idiot can say get the troops out..
mattg187 2 years ago 4
what a fuckin moron.......obviously this guys never been to iraq
deltamatt 2 years ago 2
this is just as idealistic as the kellog-briand pact which tried to outlaw war altogether.
billabong1299 2 years ago
haha this is not end war the game videos ahah
Cestlavie1989 3 years ago
fucking idiot. if we pull out just like that then the whole place will be extremely fucked, and the world with hate us even more
opsicrappedmyself 3 years ago
With what we're spending on Iraq, WE will be extremely fucked if we don't get out.
88ragtime 2 years ago
lol this isn't tom clancys end war?
zerox505 3 years ago
haha yeah I search end war too
Stuntdbl87 3 years ago
Rabbi Michael Lerner is a cool guy. Real talk!
IMRANPIRISHAH 3 years ago
the way the guy talks made me laugh lol but he makes a very good point
theSOADlegend 3 years ago
you think that my comments r stupid.you started to get scared now.but i hope that you will live to see that day too.
when the united states of america shall fall just like the roman empire.
and the american dreams shall turn into a nightmare.
bigtreesproductions 3 years ago
5/5
Jetli2008 3 years ago
religion is a reverse evil psicology.
Free yourself from been brainwashed.
They got you beliving that you are going to go to a place that does not exist. I you belive in religion more likely you are a preprogramed robot. But you don't know it. you probably think that I am wrong and you are right and that I don't have a clue. Wake up american people. stop the abuse.
chaluby 3 years ago
your full of shit go fuck ur self
rockhardgamer1234 3 years ago
They can't pull out, it would make them look bad.
They can't stay, it would make them look bad.
But they will stay, because it involves less work on the home front ;)
0hypnotoad0 3 years ago
Okay, this guy is correct i got this huge idea to end the war. Hear me out, every human has a heart and has a little bit of humanity in them so my suggestion is create the ultimate video with music with the biggest message and play it In NY, DC, La, and all over the internet, including at congress using monitors at the next protest with millions of people. One message can change a future of a country.
bigsteelguy 4 years ago 4
sad, isnt it? thats the only way people will listen. "Hey! lets watch what the people and soldiers want!" GOT POPCORN? I agree with your comment bigsteelguy.
Jetli2008 3 years ago
Rabbi Great video but Congress is 100% USELESS with Nancy Pelosi being the single most useless politician in America she will continue this war. However no country is going to send forces to be part of an International force regardless of how much money and if so they would be driven out within a week if that long. Iraq isnt a country its a group of Islamic fanatics who HATE each other. Your a good man but your plan wont work. Bless you for caring. Veteran 101st Field Artillery
LuvAnimalShows 4 years ago
i don't think nationalistic attitudes ever helped anything when it comes to arguments online i mean saying stuff like 'go back to france america's better'....the fuck?
SpiritsFeliz 4 years ago
This guy has no idea what the hell he is talking about... "spend whatever it costs and pull our troops out" do that, and the country will be fallen back into another dictatorship within a year due to no security. His first step, fund an organization to secure iraq so americans can leave. soo....put americans in to take them out? And to hell with you. America dosn't have to apologize for anything we have done. go back to france and shut up
meatsp1n 4 years ago 2
Wake up America see Zeitgeist in google and see what you think..
Americans are so stupid...please God....open their eyes.
Turpy7777 4 years ago
that movie is BS anybody who believes the US government was behind 911 is an idiot
UserUK201 4 years ago
I think you are a brainwashed ignorant, do you home work moran or are you half sleep programed ignorant like 49% of americans are.
chaluby 3 years ago
By the way rabbi, we want to win the war not end it.
Taddp0le 4 years ago 5
no bitch I want to end it. it's stupid like you.
llod206 4 years ago
@Taddp0le we'll never win.they have always hated us and always will.if we dont stop we'll keep running out of men and when someday they will come over here
gamerboy218 1 year ago
Ending the war is simple.
Allow 72 hrs. for our troops to evacuate civilians. Then, level Iraq into a giant sanbox.
Taddp0le 4 years ago
Have you been reading my comments? I totally agree with you (except the part where military escorts civilians)...72 hours...carpet bomb...then start rebuilding. Smoke the throat-cutters out and kill them. It worked in Germany and Japan. Plus, it will jump start our economy.
mercurymeteor 4 years ago
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Ron Paul is the only candidate for President who promises to end the war! He also wants to put an end to Income Tax and Repeal the Patriot Act! Spread the Word And Vote! The controlled corporate media is trying to black him out but he is setting fund raising records anyway as people hear about his message of peace! Join the rEVOLution!
FromtheDarkstream 4 years ago
We are winning this war. You people have never won or competed in your whole, pathetic lives. You are cavorting and supporting the enemy. Your hatred for our President has clouded your thinking into believing that we have lost the war! What battle have we lost? None. How, then, are we losing? Remember 911? You are a drug-induced, homosexual loving deviant.
mercurymeteor 4 years ago
"Homosexual loving deviant"? Okay chairman mao.
llod206 4 years ago
Thank you for your comments. I really don't think I am worthy of being compared to Chairman Mao, however. I see you have difficulty answering questions. All of you liberals play the same game. When cornered, change topics or start slinging mud at your opponent. Could this be why Congress's approval rating is 12%.
We are winning this war, whether you like it or not. Now, go attend a gay wedding in your hybrid while smoking a joint as the Marines fight for your freedom.
mercurymeteor 4 years ago
There will not be an international commission of troops, because no one really likes America. Why would they send their troops to clean up our mess. Your heart may be in the right place, but its obvious you dont know what is going on out there.
Foolsnightmare 4 years ago
Control of the U.S. troops? ok thats the last straw. It is because of our troops that woman had the freedom to vote in Iraq. It was because our troops were protecting the voting stations that the people were in a safe position to vote. This man does not understand what is going on in Iraq.
Foolsnightmare 4 years ago
what a freak,Stupid libb Jesus Killer!
briansmeester 4 years ago
its time to IMPEACH!! HOUSE RESOLUTION 333 call your rep every day and ask them to impeach and sign on to this bill..
spyrit 4 years ago
How about impeaching your mama to the country she and yo daddy came from......huh?
FOTOFOTA 4 years ago
my momma and daddy came from here.. way before your euro genes showed up.. are you just a drunk redneck or do you really think GW is free of all crimes.. really? c'mon clinton got impeached for a blowjob, GW is a budget wasting, life taking disaster..
spyrit 4 years ago
Call GOP contributor and war contractor General Electric Corporation at 203 373 2211 and ask for the public relations department. Tell the person in public relations that you want the GE CEO to get Bush to end the war in Iraq and then Bush resign with Cheney and until that happens you will not buy any GE products and that you will tell your friends about this.
WWWoDMOCRATSoORG 4 years ago
this man is a complete hippie moron
yrsomanynamestaken 4 years ago
Stop the hate, spread the love, join the group. Be a hero, make someone smile, be a role model. Be a Saint and Savior of youtube.
youtube . com/group/saintsandsaviors (no space)
alexandercarneiro 4 years ago
Rabbi
I really like your ideas and suggestions. It could definitely work and I don't know why the powers that be have not had the guts to act on this.
ruach2351 4 years ago
i found this to be a highly intelligent, well thought out video, which i strongly agree with.
philippatton 4 years ago
Stop the imperialists initiative named "Iraq". Simply there are 3 countries there. Only those which do not see the elephant (9/11 as inside job) in the room, can not get to see the obvious!!!
namzezam 4 years ago
lovely. thank you so much!
AliceCrow11 4 years ago
All Rabi Lerner is saying makes sense to me. It is doable as we shift to our hearts' wisdom as an amazingly blessed nation, and lead in the world with generosity and inclusivity.
ahavani 4 years ago
There are 50 million cultural creatives in the US. I agree that the will of Congress needs be impelled by the power of the people.
We can no longer use violence to correct violence
Conflict reso;tion and non violent ways of dealing with conflict have to be realised
The US has the largest armed force in the World
one half trillion dolars spent last year
We need a major shift in consciousness
Rabbi Tikkun is one of our pioneers From Global Citizens For Peace
DrMichaelEllis 4 years ago
excuse me sir, but this is a free country and now iraq is too, so HOW DARE YOU tell our troops when they should leave and what they should be doing. what next, are you going to ask me to end my occupation of the bathroom? god damn it thats where i gotta be, and unless you want me to take a crap in the sink or the troops to invade wisconsin, you better shut up and stop bossing the troops around. and what the hell kind of name is rabbi anyway?
adamndirtyshame 4 years ago
Too bad we can't ask the 650,000+ innocent Iraqis so far killed by George's illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq how they feel about being "free."
Probably have a hard time reaching the 4 million Iraqis who have been made refugees too, since they're scattered all over the place. The Rabbi is not "bossing the troops around." He is suggesting, very eloquently, how we should end this disaster and begin the healing that is so desperately needed. Write again when you get a clue.
jperryam 4 years ago
america is a democracy, which means that if the iraqis didnt want to be conquered they should have moved here, become citizens, and voted for rabbi lerner. as the saying goes, if you dont vote you cant complain. you also cant vote when youre dead -- and you want to go around asking dead iraqis how they feel about being free? sounds undemocratic to me, and you also cant make the assumption that those 650,000+ are going to be against freedom.
adamndirtyshame 4 years ago
"If the Iraqis didn't want to be conquered"? I thought we went there to liberate them. They would have a pretty hard time moving here anyway, since our government has issued less than 500 visas to Iraqis since George's illegal invasion started. Meanwhile, Syria and Jordan have combined to take in almost 2 million Iraqi refugees.
Keep talking. You might make some sense some day.
jperryam 4 years ago
The major reason that American politicians do not have the WILL to leave Iraq is because the US has already invested MILLIONS in constructing what is essentially a PERMANENT military base in Iraq. I have heard that there is NO Democratic candidate for President (except maybe Kucinich) who will honestly agree to abandon that massive and expensive base. And as long as we hold that base, there will be no peace even if we withdraw every OTHER soldier except those left to defend that base.
mbinIowa 4 years ago
Actually, they're building 14 permanent military bases that will be scattered all over Iraq, and the largest American embassy the world has ever seen in Baghdad. 27 Buildings on 104 acres. It would take up two thirds of the National Mall in Washington DC (area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol building). The reason we have never seen an exit strategy is because the plan has always been to never exit.
jperryam 4 years ago
Palestinians have been saying this since 1947. Rabbi Lerner is a bit late. It's time that we Americans wake up and realize that the Israelis don't want peace.
eagleeyepete 4 years ago
In a sane world, this is how things would go. Yasher koach!
llachow 4 years ago
A clear, morally and socially responsible position statement.
cynneuman 4 years ago
The ideas presented are certainly worthy! However, for this country to apologize seems unlikely. And how sad that is.
sherllo 4 years ago