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2006-12-27 13:35:15
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answer #1
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answered by Yahoo! Yamster 1
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According to numbers, 23 per gallon. There's almost 3000 dead soldiers now for an unjust war. The fact of the matter is, we need an alternative energy source, whether or not it is profitable. Hydrogen cars are made now, they're just too expensive to be sold commercially. Oil is a FINITE resource so we'll eventually run out and start wars for the economic prowess it gives. Well, if we haven't started those wars yet!!!
2006-12-27 13:41:11
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answer #2
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answered by Jerrysberries 4
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My hummer gets around 100 soldiers to the gallon, I figure if I drive it across the United States 3 times, I'll end the Iraq war. J/K.
2006-12-27 13:39:21
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answer #3
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answered by ? 1
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*sigh*....so much ignorance in this country. Know your facts people! (As previously worded by JH a fellow yahoo answerer) The war is obviously not about oil. The left only chooses to portray the war that way because they think they can more easily capture the attention and support of the American population as a whole using an easy-to-understand subject. By proclaiming to the people that the war is all about oil and backing their argument up with un-researched facts, the vast majority who cannot think for themselves are easily swayed (this of course, is why the vast majority of liberals cannot think for themselves).
And of course, when an unpatriotic soldier says that the war MUST be about oil because the first thing the troops did was head for the oil fields, this soldier must be absolutely brainless. The soldier does not realize that, 1) the borders are completely covered in oil fields and the country could not have been invaded without passing through them at some point, and 2) this action was taken to prevent what happened last time (e.g. the oil fields being set on fire, causing a massive loss of oil and resulting in negative health effects in a wide area).
Also, the liberals need to take some time to sit down and think logically. Oil prices in the United States have been on a constant rise since before the war started. If the U.S.'s purpose in invading Iraq was to gain a monopoly on the oil market, then reserves would be greater and prices would be lower. Don't try to argue this fact with stupid liberal logic, the fact of the matter is, you're wrong and all of this is elementary.
The war, obviously, began as an attempt to strike back at terrorism and to secure the safety of the U.S. and its allies after the events of 9/11. Liberals can make biased, unintelligent statements such as "Saddam didn't crash the planes into the twin towers" or "The ones we are fighting are just citizens defending their country", but people who make such statements are completely wrong in several aspects. Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, the planners and executers of the attacks, had/have strong ties in Iraq. Saddam, although he may not have been directly involved, was guilty of harboring terrorists and committing acts of terrorism himself (mass murder to name one).
As a result of invading Iraq, many terrorist connections have been broken and leaders of terrorist organizations have been captured. This is fact, not biased speculation. Saddam's regime, which was guilty of many terrorism-based acts, has been eliminated for the most part, and Iraq's people are much safer. The remaining organized terrorism is still fighting, and the U.S. is fighting back hard. Many previously-deprived citizens of Iraq now have access to food, water, medicine, and transportation. Over 25 million people have literally been rescued by the noble actions of the United States, actions that perplexingly divide the opinions of the nation. Liberals need to realize that the war may be costly and that many of the reasons originally given for its initiation were unsupported by fact, but that more good has come out of the war than bad. Liberals whose beliefs are so heavily anchored in human rights and the greater good should have no problems accepting these facts, and should keep their fat mouths shut for once in history.
None of these opinions and facts discussed are biased, simply logical. I'm not asking liberals to become republicans, just to look logically at the war in general and to see which side really is biased and unsupported by fact. If you can't see the logic in the war, then just don't say anything at all, and stop trying to treat this war like another Vietnam.
The salvation of 25 million innocent people has been gained at the price of between 2 and 3 thousand lives of U.S. soldiers. Yes, their lives were important, but personally I think that's a really good deal. Think about it.
2006-12-27 13:50:35
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answer #4
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answered by CherBear 3
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I don't see why anyone needs to own a Hummer. They're way too big and they waste gas. I'm thinking it's an ego booster. Pathetic.
2006-12-27 13:38:29
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answer #5
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answered by littlechrismary 5
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flying in an airplane gets you just about the same gas mileage as a hummer does
2006-12-27 13:35:54
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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Beyond a reflex reaction, it's a commentary on the war and our warped priorities, readers.
2006-12-27 13:39:54
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answer #7
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answered by Lost Panda 5
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It's not supposed to be a riddle or joke. It's merely the truth.
Yes, a sad truth. We need to really think about the future for our fuel supplies and needs.
2006-12-27 13:37:37
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answer #8
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answered by happy_southernlady 6
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i think it gets 8, but with the new EPA standards coming out, most likely 4
2006-12-27 13:35:59
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answer #9
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answered by Anonymous
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Wow..a Person with a deep opinion..
No I don't ..But I do drive an american car if that helps.
2006-12-27 13:38:11
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answer #10
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answered by Anonymous
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