Fingers in the pie?

Question

Should politicians be allowed to be involved and promote the interest of weapons defence and oil contractor as some members of the Bush administration have i.e. Dick Chaney involvement with Halliburton, just to mention one example?

Is it me, or is there a conflict of interest for the so called peace process?

http://www.scripophily.net/halcom.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1312540,00.html

http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0204-06.htm

http://www.hereinreality.com/carlyle.html

Just for the Yanks, I am actually English.

Hopeful!

Cos where the 51st state that don't get a say.

Hopeful!

Cos we’re the 51st state that don't get a say.

That’s the trouble with some people they just don’t get it. These politicians get away with what they do because they stick together and make the people of the world believe they are different.

That is how they do it, with the philosophy of divide and rule!

No, I am a human first.

Answer 1

I agree, it smells of deceit, Bush and his oil partners and Cheney are reaping benefits from this war. I think a formal investigation of the money trail should be done. If it is found that the money trail leads back to them then they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. To many Americans have died so these men could be made richer. To many Iraqi lives have been lost to ignore the criminal aspects of war crimes which need to be answered also. It is a conflict of interest when the only no bid contract was awarded to Dead Eye Dicks, old company for which he still owns shares.

Answer 2

Once a Roman senator spoke of the need for Cartago that the Rome had, its presence kept Rome awake and alert, young and sharp, once Cartago was defeated Rome became fat, slow and greedy, their politicians made huge mistakes and abused these actions led to the end of the Roman empire.
Now Russia is gone and US politicians are making stupid mistakes like getting involve in oil business and using their particular interest to drive the country to a unnecessary war, well you can guess the rest of the story.

Answer 3

This has already been discussed and investigated and I'm sure still being investigated. I would say No-but also I don't think you should "have a cigar" in the home of our country with a cheap girl or cheat on your wife. Clinton is better spoken than Bush and luckily didn't have the same problems to contend with but did his oen stupidities. Our government and presidents should be shinning examples in everything- the best of the best- unfortunately- most are not and thats politics.....

Answer 4

Thanks for the links. The history of involvement with defence industries gives a little hint that maybe W did have a reason to make sure he got a war going somewhere. Perhaps he should recuse himself from the presidency.

Answer 5

I agree and is it a surprise given the overall reasons and conduct of the war in Iraq.

Answer 6

100% agreed mate.

Answer 7

Why are you involving yourself in our politics? Don't you have enough going on in your own to worry about? Remember we are allies!

Answer 8

No they shouldnt. So get out, organise, lobby your senators & congressmen, get involved & do something about it. There may be tougher regimes to topple than American democracy - but I doubt it.

Answer 9

51st State????? You look like Hitler......I dont think you have anything to say in this forum....you are not even an American..

Answer 10

I agree with you.