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2006-09-28 18:28:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The US went to war with Iraq to remove them from Kuwait. The current episode is not only a continuation of that due to a lack of compliance on Saddam's part, but also because he started getting haughty and claiming he has and would use WMD.
The true "Iraq" war ended a long time ago. Right now the battles are with Islamic Fascists that have made Iraq their battlefield. In addition they have prompted violence between the different sects within Iraq in order to destabilize the government.
To all the idiots who think we went to war for oil, answer this question: Why didn't we just take it, instead of paying market rates for it?
2006-09-28 18:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Are_You_Stupid? 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
One. The British Intelligence that Saddam was seeking to obtain Yellow Cake Uranium was only debunked by Joe Wilson and other flunkies, Britain still holds that this was true.
The Clinton Administration and the entire Congress long ago acknowledged that Saddam Hussein was a serious threat to our National Security.
He had already shown what He would do once He achieved His goals by massacreing the Kurds.
During the Gulf War the people of Iraq had already expressed their desire for Democracy, why we did not do this then I don't know, better late than never.
It will be to our advantage to have a developing Democracy to work with in that region to fight terror.
As for the infamous WMD's they were found! Sarin Gas, Mustard Gas, Centrifuges for Missiles, Bomb making equipment.
How do idiots think the terrorists are making roadside IED's, with what?
Of course if Liberals get to define just what a WMD is they can always deny their existance.
Also it is common knowledge that truckloads of equipment was taken to Syria just before we hit Baghdad.
If Bush lied, everyone did, cause everyone was saying the same thing when we went in.
2006-09-29 02:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are a couple of reasons that we really went to war with Iraq, but sadly the Republican party has always been bad at explaining themselves. It is no doubt that Saddam was a ruthless dictator and was killing his own people, but that is only part of the reason. After the Gulf war we placed sanctions on him(which are the biggest joke), and subjected him to complete searches to make sure he didn't have any WMD's. Well he broke the rules of the agreement, stalling or misdirecting the inspectors just long enough to move his WMDs or not letting them search everything. He also has been known to harbor Muslim Xtremeists, and host training camps. Anything else???
2006-09-29 05:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
George Bush invaded Iraq to impress Jodie Foster. Actually, the plan was to oust Saddam and establish a pliant client state in Iraq that would allow the U.S. to maintain a military presence in the Middle East to insure the flow of oil to the west. Worked good, Huh?
2006-09-29 16:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because there is more than one reason.
Oil Lobby and Oil Profits, these people believe in securing oil before someone else does (china?).
The U.S. dollar is meant to reign supreme, they didnt want the Euro to continue to gain and pass the value of the U.S. Buck.
Bush wanted to be a "war president" and hide his fraudulent "election".
Cheney wanted to be a "war V.president" and spread his company's influence.
The Neocons includiing the Jews therein wanted to secure Palestine.....err.. israel.
Repubs wanted to win re election and ride the tide of fear-patriotism
Dems did not want to be ousted so did the same.
The media beat the drums and played along, complete with American flags and patriotic music.
Millions of Americans protested, BIllions of people around the world did too.
Thousands upon Thousands are dead.
2006-09-29 02:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
US is no doubt a powerful country...However...in order to maintain their status of "POWERFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD" they wanted to do some heroic act.and show the world about their "Power"..OK, .....Iraq was a weakest country and the circumstance provided a golden chance for the US to take advantage of the situation and waged "war" forcefully.
2006-09-29 03:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by NUPAKRY 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
27 UN Resolutions which were completely ignored by Saddam (could be 29, I'm not sure of the correct number). His constant harassing and interfering with the UN weapons inspectors.
2006-09-29 01:36:07 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Boof 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I think it is a conspiracy. I think that Bush found a way to avenge what happened with his father's presidency and took that chance. He also has stock in a group that funds wars and in oil companies. It was an easy way for him to make money. You should watch Fahrenheit 9/11. It will make you think about everything that has happened during Mr. Bush's presidency!
2006-09-29 01:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
The conservatives do know, they do answer, but unfortunately the liberals don't like the answer and so they blow it off as a wrong answer.
2006-09-29 01:37:04 · answer #9 · answered by Huevos Rancheros 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's not about a "war on terror" or "fighting for freedom". It's REALLY about THIS!...
http://www.strayreality.com/Lanis_Strayreality/iraq.htm
2006-09-29 13:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋