2007-09-11 05:50:58 · 26 answers · asked by negativebounce 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
1. To make it appear as though the US Govt is "doing something" about terrorism, even though we totally avoided the countries where the terrorists were from.
2. To gain control of Iraqi oil fields so US oil companies could make more $$$.
2007-09-11 05:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Why ? are you nuts or just can not remember ?
Oct 31, 1998, William J. Clinton signs the Iraq Liberation Act to remove Saddam Hussein from power
UN Resolution 687 authorizes the use of military force against Iraq for failure to submit to UN inspectors
US Congress, overwhelmingly supports and authorizes the invasion of Iraq.
You realize that the Internet is a great tool to do research, why not try to find real answers to your questions instead of going to sites like moveon.org and other leftist websites.
2007-09-11 05:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by justgetitright 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
if you do not underspent why yet ?you have a political problem.is not for oil ,is not to get rid of Husein,is not for mash distraction weapon.USA is a power in the world and do Wat ever he like to do. if some one ask a help end he is a good Friend, lick Israelis ,the USA must job to help them,? the USA do not have to ask the Turks or France to fly USA plains over? so USA create the problem, with the single prepuce,to have a USA air base in mildest to be close enough to help them,this is the only porpoise that this wore is going on.the Muslims know this, and they will resists lick you see, but the Bush will not have his Way.as you see is coming the distraction of Israelis
a new power is coming up,this most beautiful country
of as, is plugged to became a 3ed world country.,,,
2007-09-11 12:51:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's easy to blame Bush and Blair 4 years later for making a mess out of Iraq.
But people shouldn't forget that Saddam Hussein boasted of having nuclear weapons before the invasion, and was mostly non-compliant and evasive when the U.N. weapons inspectors wanted to gain access to many of their facilities.
On balance, it was the right thing to do to invade a country whose leader had previously committed genocide against his own people and attacked Kuwait, and who then began telling the world he had the capability to make nuclear strikes against any country.
2007-09-11 06:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by Lozzo 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
To control the second largest oil reserves in the world, and to keep government money flowing into defense contractors. It's the largest corporate welfare program in history (taxpayer money flowing into corporations). There is zero oversight about how any of the money is being spent. Some company charged the government half a million dollars for a screw, and got paid.
That's why Bush's real goals in Iraq are just to keep the war going. His strategy is "stay the course" because then they can keep handing out the no-bid contracts.
The Bush's family is heavily invested in the Carlyle Group, whose top investments are in defense and oil. Destabilize the region, and oil companies can charge ridiculous amounts for oil. That's why oil prices are remaining at all time highs.
2007-09-11 05:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Brian 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
We are warmongers. Iraq is more of a threat to our country today then it was when it was a dictatorship.. Personally, I think Bush wanted to finish what his father started..
Before we invaded Iraq, I said it was a bad idea. I believe countries should continue to strengthen their military until a country strikes. When that country strikes then strike back. Do not worry about other countries until they attack.
2007-09-11 06:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by robert f 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
To search for weapons of mass destruction (none were found so mission accomplished), to over throw Hussain (mission accomplished) and give the Iraq people a chance to form their own 'democratic' government through voting (mission accomplished). I'd say it's time to come home.
2007-09-11 05:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by mJc 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Why not read a bit on the geo-political reality in the middle east leading up to it? Then you could answer your own question. Or maybe it's easier to regurgitate tired liberal slogans and flap your lips with ignorance...
2007-09-11 05:56:18 · answer #8 · answered by Marco R 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I would suggest some time at school, on world history would help you under stand,
2007-09-11 11:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by CHAMBO 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One reason was to liberate people that were under the thumb of a genocidal maniac.
Isn't that enough? Oh wait, with liberals it's out of sight out of mind.
2007-09-11 05:56:25 · answer #10 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋