Is our country having issues with deciding between reality and nonreality when it comes to the war in Iraq?

Question

The war started because of suspected WMDs. But why would we just start killing people for that? Now it is because of terrorism?! Aren't we the terrorists in the middle east? Bombing for peace is like having sex for virginity. And what did Saddam have to do with the nonexistent WMDs and terrorism? I understand that he was not a good leader but what was the relevance in capturing him to the mission in Iraq (it wasn't for liberation, look at Iraq now)? I have friends in the military that were stationed in Iraq that did not really know what they were risking their lives for. I need a time line, not one that the government has made for us, because it seems that they have the ability to alter reality...for example Bush had nothing to do with the Katrina catastrophe. Oh jeebs, I am asking for it huh? (Don't worry you can tell me what you think, my parents are very conservative republican religious Bush fanatics, I am open to whatever explanations you may have.)

Ouch, that was pretty harsh Janie. But your answer was not surprising, as you must be brainwashed as well. And no I have no fact sheet only history. Looks like you are a true Bush fan, those are becoming few and far between, good luck to you.

Answer 1

"Our country" isn't having issues with reality -- but the current white house administration is :)

Look, the invasion of Iraq wasn't about WMDs, and it was only partly about oil. It was first of all revenge (Saddam threatened my daddy -- I'm gonna git him!), second about re-election (a president who's "fighting terrorism" and bringing democracy to the oppressed masses is easier to re-elect), and finally about payback -- Halliburton and other companies that have made BILLIONS in profits from the war all contributed heavily to Bush's campaign.
This war had nothing to do with WMDs, terrorism, freedom for Iraqis, or any other noble cause. It was about simple base greed and lust for power -- that's it. And thousands of American soldiers and hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians paid for Bush's power and Halliburton's profits with their lives.

Answer 2

I would have to agree with your assessment. Until the war starts affecting everyone equally (One way would be to have the draft re-instated) people will continue to be nonchalant about the events going on in Iraq presently.

What is currently going on in Iraq right now is the same that has gone on for thousands of years...even since the crusades. And a spoiled, silver spooned brat isn't going to change the fractions that have been around that long.

Answer 3

I believe we are fighting this war on terrorism. This is not for land, money, etc. Bush didn't simply, "I think we should take our country to Iraq and Afghanistan." He went on what he thought was "credible" evidence. One thing though, before we went over there, there was two terrorists over there plotting some horrible things, such as 9/11, and we couldn't let them get away with it any longer. We were able to find Saddam Hussein and remove him from power. For that, the country of Iraq thanks us! Hopefully, we will find Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice. It's the right thing to do. We are over there so we don't have to fight it over here on our own soil!

Answer 4

You actually have a "liberal talking points fact sheet", don't you?

Talk about altering reality.

I seriously doubt that you're open to any explanation that doesn't mesh with your narrow world view, but I have offered up a few links for your perusal.

Maybe your parents are less Bush fanatics than they are realists concerned for our country.

Edit to add: Yes, reality is harsh.

Answer 5

Funny, they say Bush had nothing to do with Katrina, but it was Bush's administration that removed all funding to the antihurricane levies, which could have saved the town from complete destruction.

Answer 6

if we start a war over everything we suspect, we'd be at war with the rest of the world.