How many people think that the war in Iraq is all about money and nothing to do with terrorism?
2006-10-10 06:52:38 · 9 answers · asked by Kirk D 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The premise is incorrect.
The Iraq war was initially about stopping Saddam Hussein from conquering the Middle East after he sent tanks into Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Saddam was militarily driven back then granted a temporary cease-fire in which he had the opportunity to show that he was willing to change his ways.
Saddam spent the next decade defying and deceiving the inspectors whose job it was to ensure he was complying.
So, the cease-fire was called off.
Now, we are helping Iraq's legitimately elected government to prevent terrorists from seizing control of the country like they did in Afghanistan during the 1990s.
We are no longer fighting against Iraq. We are helping Iraq fight its enemies, who happen to be Islamist terrorists.
2006-10-10 06:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by speakeasy 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't think the war is all about money.
Some companies will always profit from war.
Like the companies who make bombs, munitions uniforms, military vehicles and the ones that provide goods and service in the war theatre.
2006-10-10 13:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is about securing the oil the world (Russia, China) will need in the future so the U.S. oil companies will stay rich as long as possible. Also political gain. Iran is next, the Eisenhower fleet is moving to Iran right now.
2006-10-10 13:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you remember, both germany and france were totally against the initial invasion. however, once it was completed, both germany and france were at the front of the line demanding they be allowed access to iraqi oil and the rebuilding the country. they were not wanting to be there, until the opportunity to make money was available
2006-10-10 14:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by ron m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Pentagon welfare to warfare machine is alive and well with contractors getting wealthy under an controlled no bid method! Dick Cheney knows all about it!
2006-10-10 14:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by bulabate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me, cuz the terrorism is being maked by them and they got Saddam away, what do they want more? saving us from terrorists? ok we don't want that.
It's all about oil and other things in iraq.
2006-10-12 16:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by Laith Attar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moore, made money off the war, didn't he call it war profiteering.
2006-10-10 13:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show me the money. Haliburtin is making a killing!
2006-10-10 13:57:20 · answer #8 · answered by connie k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me.
2006-10-10 13:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by Brand X 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋