Why did Saddam invade Kuwait, and why did bush 41 say it was ok?

Question

April Glaspie, the US Ambassador to Iraq, told Saddam Hussein that "the US government has no opinion on the coming military activities."

Answer 1

bush played golf and said to let them take kuwait....now he had a legitimate reason for the gulf war once the border was crossed. once alot of old bombs and weaponry was used up, he had his hands in the war profits to update the arsenal...and the there was the savings and loan scandal too

Answer 2

INSTEAD of listening to the long winded opinion and obvious plaguarism of other peoples "opinion" (yeah and you know who I am talking to!) here is the run down of what happened. Short and sweet like you need to know. Kuwait used to be part of Iraq when that region belonged under Ottoman rule, then the British toppled the Ottoman Empire and later left, leaving the middle east carved up. Now a Kuwait and Iraq along with other countries were formed (including Israel). Fast Forward a long way: Iraq has a war with Iran and is financially devistated and other countries are helping out Iraq with financial support (because there has been a long standing fued against Persians and Assyrians) but Kuwait went against the Arab League and never helped them out with money, and even owed them (Iraq) money. They never paid. Saddam did initially use non violence and diplomacy but it got him nowhere. He asked the US if it was ok that he invade Kuwait and the Bush Sr. administration never answered on purpose (this way they can either deny or admit the outcome in their favor (politically this is extremely smart and shrewed). The UN told Saddam to use more diplomacy and said not to invade Kuwait but Saddam said he was tired of diplomacy and since Kuwait used to be part of Iraq he was just going to take it over and annex it, just like it used to be. Now Kuwait is not innocent by no means. Kuwait was much smaller when it was first born. They slowly encrouched on Iraq and gained a little land here and there. Kuwait, size for size, might be the most oil producing country in the world (I said size for size). So what Kuwait would do is get close to their borders and instead of drilling for oil in a generally straight down angled line, like you are supposed to, Kuwait drilled in an obvious diagonal line that went inside of Iraq's borders and essentially stealing Iraq's oil. Again, Kuwait went to their own border (which is shares with Iraq) and drilled diagonally into Iraqi territory, so Iraq got fed up with it and invaded. Then we (the U.S.) stepped in to stop it. Some say Bush Sr. stepped in as a favor to our arab allies the Saudis. Everyting else is speculation and while their is strong evidence for certain arguments they can not be proven 100% without a doubt, some can be proven to like a 98% certainly but since it is not 100% i didnt include the arguments.

Answer 3

Maybe April Glaspie was an idiot.

Do you think it was okay for Saddam to invade Kuwait?

Are you glad that America's "allies" and the American congress stopped us from toppling Saddam in the first Gulf War?

Answer 4

Yes... the U.S. embassy was made aware some six months prior to Kuwaits invasion that Iraq expressed interest in pursueing border disputes in the region. The U.S. took no action...basically saying "do what you will..."
Saddam invaded Kuwait over regional political and religous disputes... and one could argue to take control of its' vast oil reserves. Although small, Kuwait has almost more oil per area than any other country. The U.S. stood back and watched as Iraq "ran over" and "destroyed" Kuwait in short order. Meanwhile, we ramped up Military support in the Gulf Region in large part at the request of "The Bushes" good friends ...The Saudies... Iraq still under the impression that was given to them by the U.S. Embassy and by the ease at which they were able to take Kuwait... They thought, with free reign, they could now invade Saudie Arabia.....
Now suddenly the U.S. has a vast interest with border disputes and an abundantley clear financial reason to take issue with Iraq. Some would even say our actions were of a personal obligation to the Saudies from Bush Sr. for past favors,service and closed door deals.... The U.S. was now fully vested and involved in a war that could have been easily avoided. Not only did this negligence lead to our involvement and lose of life to our troops but, as the U.S. played its game of chess with the situation they sacrificed and betrayed almost any and all allies in the region. As Israel was being bombed on a daily basis... The U.S. said do not retaliate or you will be "on your own." As the Saudies got pressured the U.S. prolonged defense until after negotiating "better deals" for the U.S. and its oil interests. Finally the U.S. took the offensive and began the tactical distruction of the "Fifth strongest military" at the time.. In short order the U.S. had pushed the Iraqi forces back from Saudie Arabia, through Kuwait, and steadily retreating back into the interior of their country. With Generals Schwarzkopf and Powell leading the U.S. attack strategy, the U.S. easily and quickly overcame the the Iraqi Royal Command and all other splinter military groups. The U.S and some 34 coalition forces had Baghdad in its' sights and were easily on pace to overtake the countries capitol and its Dictator leader. Again the U.S. used and betrayed an alliance force .... The Kurds located in the northern part of Iraq had been fighting civil disputes in the country for years in the name of freedom from tiranical rule... As the U.S. and coalition forces pushed north, they encouraged and persueded the Kurds to push south, from the north with promise of an enormous support to the Kurds attacks.... THEN SUDDENLY.... the coalition forces were ordered to cease the northern attack and retreat and recon Kuwait. Generals advised and expressed that these tactics were a mistake and that Baghdad could be taken in a matter of days.... The orders did not change... the troops and forces pulled back... No one bothered to inform the Kurds that the battle plan had changed... Subsequently, Kurd forces met strong resistance and were quickly defeated suffering mass casualities. As did the Israeli's after having their hands tied by the U.S. Saddam was left in power,a giant mess created and nothing resolved for the effort... And the story continued.... Fast forward to today... We wonder why the world, as a whole, pretty much views the U.S.'s action as unjust, misguided and imperialistic.... Many say that Bush Jr. is trying to make amense for the job his father did not complete. But, if so Mr. Bush Jr., his cabinet,and military advisors failed to realize you cannot turn back time and correct past mistakes. Instead their lack of vision,arrogance and mis- understanding of current world views turns out to be a much, much, BIGGER MISTAKE!!!!..... Just a thought.... Peace.....Let's hope.......

****** Your difference of opinion is noted and respected despite your skewed right -winged view of the events that took place. YOU NEED TO ERROR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION WHEN MAKING ACCUSATIONS OF PLAGIARISM -KNOW YOUR FACTS AND HOW TO SPELL THE WORD!!!..... Perhaps you feel guilty for your own piece posted..... Just an observation....
P.S. Thanx for the illuminating history lesson on how Kuwait came to be a "sovereign nation" Using that logic- Mexico (if militarialy capable) would be justified in reclaiming Texas and the majority of the west... For that sake the Indians could reclaim the entire nation.... I love the way you republicans think with your circular logic usually it manages to back you in a corner somehow.... Funny.....huh!!!!

Answer 5

If Bush 41 said it was okay, why did we start amassing troops in the region almost immediately?

Answer 6

Bush did not say it was OK.

What do you think the Gulf War was about?

Answer 7

Because bushes are known liars.

Answer 8

Please pick up something other than the liberal publications you are reading. I have never seen some one so misguided as you.

Answer 9

bc politics is a dirty thing