Is it true that the Bush Administration always wanted there to be a civil war in Iraq?

Question

Was this always the plan, so as to drag out the corruption and war profiteering as long as possible, or is just true that they are completely incompetent and could not even control a country that had no army to fight back with?

Answer 1

Securing a long term stable supply of Oil is the ultimate motive for the US's involvement in Iraq.

One of the biggest challenges facing the developed world in the next three decades is supply of energy. Oil is the blood of the economy - when the price per barrel of oil moves - so too does inflation, government policy, and ultimately the growth of nations.

think about this.. The US removing Iraq's dictator and being involved in the rebuilding both politically and physically of the new Iraq puts the Bush administration in a position where they can ensure they have links to the Iraqi government at a high level. This in turn takes much of the political risk out of the oil supply from this oil rich nation.

It also doesnt hurt that American contractors were guaranteed 95% of the rebuilding that is underway and will be underway in the next decade in Iraq.

Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor are all cash cows for oil - much to the detriment of the local populations.

What about Tibet, Burma (Myanmar), some of the war torn African nations... no one cares - they dont have any oil...

If you enjoy the Western lifestyle offered in the US, England and Australia your best bet is to support the securing of oil or who knows what the next 30 years will bring.

Answer 2

The Republicans two months ago (July 07) said we may have to be in Iraq for 50 to 80 years to do the job right. That means your grand children (Maybe great grand children) will be fighting the Iraq war.

Answer 3

I would like to think that this is the last thing that the Bush Administration wanted and would want it to go away as soon as possible. This defeats our intention to eliminate the terrorists. The fighting is now internal and our troops should not be involved with their internal problems.

Answer 4

Is that a serious question? Anyone can see that his only intentions for war are money, lies and money. Of course he doesn't need the cash. But with his mentality, more is better. If public opinions were taken into account they would realize that alot of Americans are pissed off at how things are going. But it doesn't matter what we think. We're just citizens, right?

Answer 5

Of course it was planned as well as to have more than 2500 soldiers killed in action.

If so then your president really is incompetent and stupid.

Well after a thought he is but not at such this level to want a civil war.

Answer 6

how can anyone believe that our President would want people killed for profit. do you think he needs the money? most Americans do not require that much material objects in our lives. most of us grew up with very little and we value our integrity and honor more than 3 suv's and 2 boats. I would rather die poor and homeless and keep my word and my honor. it just feels right.

Answer 7

So many things can be said , but since coach D has given the 100%correct answer so there is no need to say anything to ths answer.

Answer 8

I think you may be making a few assumptions that you are not qualified to make there son. I'd like to test your evidence in court to see if it stands up. Maybe you have been reading the papers and talking to the demonstrators too much? What do you think. You are welcome to email me with your evidence if you like.

Answer 9

the words "true" and "Bush Administration" should not be used in the same sentence. Shame on you.

Answer 10

it has been in the planning stages for 50 years.