Can someone answer this question for me on Iraq?

Question

I was a Republican and now I'm a Democrat, the reason being that the Republican party is just not what it used to be. The people in power do not represent the party any longer.

But that is not the question, the question is why did we invade Iraq? At first it was because he had WMD and would support Al Queda, these two assumptions were proven false with recent revelation. What I am hearing now from hard core conservative is that we toppled Saddam because he didn't live up to his commitments during the first Iraq War. We went to enfore that commitment. I'm sure many people who have posted questions have gotten the same answer. Let me get this straight, in the middle of the war on terror, before OBL has been caught, you feel it necessary to break off the war to go after Saddam Hussien!? How do you justify that?

Answer 1

Some points people say:

1) for oil
2) because he tried to assisinate his daddy
3) neo-cons view of the world - see project for a new american century
4) because the military industrial complex needs war
5) because it distracts from domestic issues, and a war president gets unquestioned support
6) because he thought he'd win
7) to spread democracy

What is definitely true is that the Republicans purposefully lied to the American people to get to having the war, and Blair bless him lapdogged along.

Wait to Colin Powell's thoughts come out after Bush leaves office - that man was hung up to dry in the UN and knew he was peddling lies.

What he forgot is the lessons of history, that Imperialism never works in the long run and always causes great crimes along the way - British, Roman, Chinese, American you name it.

There's an excellent documentary series called 'The Power of Nightmares' by a very respected British journalist - I highly recommend tracking it down.

Answer 2

First of all, let's get some very important facts strait. There was evidence of WMD's found. Just because we didn't find a large quantity, doesn't mean they didn't exist. There is an Al Qaeda tie in Iraq. Several connections have been busted since we invaded. Just last week, a major Al Qaeda figure was captured in Baghdad. We have NOT broke off the war in Afghanistan. We're still very much active and trying to get Bin Laden. Finally, there has been NO oil leave Iraq for the US. Yes, Iraq is once again producing oil, but for themselves. This is a major advance for them. It puts them one step closer to stabilizing their economy.

We invaded Iraq because it was a chance to get Al Qaeda connections and bring down a murderous villain. Saddam was a terrorist to the world and his own people. He did have WMD's and everyone knows it. The UN especially knew it when he constantly refused to allow inspectors in. Meanwhile, he moved his stash across borders. We got 2 birds with one stone. Now we must stay and stabilize the country so that they can stand on their own. Unless we do that, all those military lives will be lost in vain.

Answer 3

No assumptions were made with regard to the original alleged WMD's, your government (with the co-operation of the UK's government) created these theories to justify installing a puppet government in Iraq to run the world's second biggest oil reservoir for the sole purpose of controlling the world oil markets (which otherwise the Russians were set to be in control of with the greatest resources outside the Middle East). The only 'assumption' made was that the US/UK public believed that their governments would not lie and create a subterfuge on this scale on false pretexts. It has been known all along by the 'intelligence services' and for several years now by British public that Osama has/had no connection w. Saddam. Further, it was obvious that Saddam wouldn't have been launching firecracker scuds at Israel in the death throes of the first Gulf War if he had or could get any WMD's, which in any event are usually supplied by America to the third world. The people with the real power for whom Mr. Bush and Blair are the current spokesmen can't justify having them lie to the public; in a republic or a democracy now where this is a fait accompli they've destroyed the basis of the fundamental precept that we are superior to undemocratic nations; and it makes our publics’ gullible laughing stocks the world over.

Answer 4

President Reagan wisely used Iraq to fight our declared enemies in Iran. Reagan didn't care that Saddam, in order to fight the war, had to violate OPEC quotas and overproduce, which lowered oil prices for Exxon too. The Bush Family Circus had to put a stop to this and guarantee the controlled flow of oil at the whatever price the Exxon Protectorate of Saudi Arabia felt it could get away with. After the First Price-Gouging War, Saddam violated sanctions and still drove down the price of oil.

Answer 5

Saddam Hussien has been caught. And when we were getting him there were multiple guys on the ground looking for Bin Ladin. The stupid thing is, is that we can't get Saddam locked up yet. We invaded iraq to get rid of Saddam, who was behind a lot of terrorists plots, and to get our revenge for the terrorist attacks, that Alqueda was responsible for. Al Queda was in Iraq, and Afghanistan. So we invaded Iraq and Afghanistan. Simple.

Answer 6

He didn't pay 10,000$ to martrys in Palestine, he didn't help train terrorists, he didnt gas 20,000 Kurds (women and children), he didn't invade Kuwait, he did, however provide balance in the region between Sunni and Shites. With him and Iraq gone, there's a power vacuum sure to lead to a civil war.

Answer 7

I do not and can not justify that act.
We are losing some serious ground in Afghanistan because of the line of thinking. The al queda are back boosting violence and opium production as we speak.
All Iraq is, is a way of getting Cheney and Bush more money from oil. The war itself is a scam, there never was any WMD's nor any threat from them other than it did not fit the plan of the two people listed above. You can bet your last dollar that this is something that his dad had him do, as he did not get what he wanted in the last invasion.

Answer 8

2 1/2 million people murdered by Saddam

Answer 9

Who said we broke it off in Afghanistan? We have done no such thing. Perhaps you belong on the Democrat side, you seem to have a talent for confusing the facts.

Answer 10

This isn't going to answer your question, but I just wanted to address those who think america was trying to save the Iraqis. Why the hell would the US go through all this trouble for a bunch of people that mostly hate the US? If the us really wanted to stop people from dying why don't they send some aid to Africa to help stop AIDS.....the US is selfish and it's invasion of Iraq was just another way the US is helping itself.

Answer 11

Here's what's REALLY going on in Iraq!...
http://www.strayreality.com/Lanis_Strayreality/iraq.htm