The Iraq War Debate

Ragepope: "Destiny, I'm curious, what's your stance on the US involvement in Iraq?"

Destiny: "Well, bro, I think it's pretty obvious that it was a total disaster, y'know? Like, they didn't have a plan for what to do after they toppled Saddam. It's like, imagine if you were playing a game of Fortnite and you killed the final boss, but then you just kept running around the map with no idea what to do next. That's basically what happened in Iraq."

Ragepope: "I disagree. We had a clear mission to take out Saddam and his regime. And we succeeded in doing that."

Destiny: "Yeah, but that was just the first step. They didn't have any plan for what to do after that. It was like they thought the war was just gonna end there and everything would magically be fine. It's like if you were playing a game of League of Legends and you took down the enemy nexus, but then you just stood there doing nothing and let the other team take all your towers. That's basically what happened in Iraq."

Ragepope: "That's a ridiculous comparison. This was a real war with real consequences. You can't just reduce it to some video game analogy."

Destiny: "Bro, I'm just trying to make it relatable for people. Like, you know how sometimes you're playing a game and your teammate does something really dumb and throws the whole match? That's basically what happened in Iraq. We had all these people with no experience trying to rebuild a country they knew nothing about, and it was a total disaster. And speaking of dumb teammates, Aba, what do you think about all this?"

Aba: "Oh, I think it's all a bunch of BS if you ask me. You guys are just arguing back and forth like a bunch of nerds. Let me tell you something, I was in Iraq myself, and I can tell you firsthand that it was a total shitshow."

Destiny: "Oh really, Aba? And what's your expertise on this topic?"

Aba: "Expertise? Who needs expertise? I was there, man. I saw it all with my own two eyes. And let me tell you, it was a disaster from start to finish."

Ragepope: "Excuse me, but who invited you to this conversation? We're in the middle of a debate here."

Aba: "Oh, I'm sorry, am I not allowed to have an opinion? Is that how it works now? You elites think you're so smart with your fancy degrees and your big words, but you don't know what it's really like out there in the real world."

Destiny: "Yo, Aba, calm down man. Nobody's saying you can't have an opinion. But if you're gonna come in here and start ranting and raving, you gotta back it up with some actual facts and stuff."

Aba: "Facts? You want facts? How about the fact that my buddy got blown up by an IED? Or the fact that we had no idea what we were doing over there? Or the fact that we left the country in worse shape than when we got there?"

Ragepope: "I'm sorry for your loss, but anecdotes aren't evidence. We need to look at the big picture here. And the big picture is that the US had a clear mission to take out Saddam and his regime, and we succeeded."

Destiny: "Okay, Ragepope, let's get back to the topic at hand. We were discussing the reasons why the US went to war in Iraq. You were saying something about the WMDs?"

Ragepope: "Yes, I was saying that the US had intelligence suggesting that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and was a threat to the region. Therefore, the US had a responsibility to take action to protect its interests and those of its allies."

Destiny: "But the intelligence turned out to be wrong. We didn't find any WMDs in Iraq. Don't you think that was a mistake on the part of the US government?"

Ragepope: "Of course, it was a mistake, but it doesn't change the fact that we had to act on the information we had at the time."

Destiny: "I understand your point, but I think we have to be more careful when it comes to going to war. We can't just rely on faulty intelligence and then expect everything to work out in the end. We need to be more thoughtful and consider all the options before taking action."

Ragepope: "I agree with you, but at the same time, we can't just sit back and do nothing when there's a threat to our national security."

Destiny: "I'm not saying we should do nothing, but we have to weigh the risks and benefits of any action we take. Going to war should always be a last resort, not a first option."

Aba: "Hey, guys, sorry to interrupt, but I have a question. Don't you think you guys are missing the big picture here?"

Destiny: "And what's the big picture?"

Aba: "The big picture is that we're all just pawns in a larger game. The government doesn't care about us or our opinions. They just want to maintain their power and control over us."

Ragepope: "That's a ridiculous conspiracy theory. The government is made up of elected officials who represent the will of the people."

Aba: "Oh, come on. You really believe that? Have you ever heard of the deep state?"

Destiny: (chuckles) "Oh, Aba, you're such a troll. Don't listen to him, Ragepope. He's just trying to get a rise out of you."

Ragepope: "I know that, but it's frustrating when people like him spread misinformation and conspiracy theories."

Destiny: "I know, I know. But you have to admit, it's kind of entertaining."

Ragepope: (sighs) "I suppose so."

Destiny: "So, getting back to the topic at hand, what do you think we should do about the situation in Iraq now?"

Ragepope: "I think we need to continue to support the Iraqi government and help them build a stable and democratic society. We can't just abandon them after all the sacrifices we've made."

Destiny: "I agree with you on that. We have a responsibility to help rebuild Iraq, but we have to be careful not to get sucked into another quagmire."

Ragepope: "Agreed. We can't afford another war like Iraq."

Aba: (laughs) "Good luck with that. The government will just do whatever they want, regardless of what the people think."