Greenspan says the war in Iraq is primarily about oil. How many Americans didn't already know that?

Question

...Aside from a bunch of Republicans living in la-la land?

"America's elder statesman of finance, Alan Greenspan, has shaken the White House by declaring that the prime motive for the war in Iraq was oil.

In his long-awaited memoir, to be published tomorrow, Greenspan, a Republican whose 18-year tenure as head of the US Federal Reserve was widely admired, will also deliver a stinging critique of President George W. Bush’s economic policies."

"However, it is his view on the motive for the 2003 Iraq invasion that is likely to provoke the most controversy. “I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil,” he says."

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296938,00.html

This is not, "He says, he says", and the cold, hard facts that would objectively prove that the war is about oil are being managed, though the will surface.

What we do have is logic. There is no logical reason for this war, except for oil. No other explaination holds up... unless we accept the notion that all the central players in this government are absolute morons.

Amend that to, "...Except for oil and the enrichment of the military industrial complex".

Answer 1

Believe it or not, some neo-cons and Conservatives still deny it. At least on Y/A. I have been sent belligerent e-mails from them because of stating this fact in some of my answers. One guy went so far as to tell me that my intelligence couldn't be insulted because I didn't have any. I e-mailed him back and told him that my son in his wheelchair, paralyzed, who fought in the Middle East said that he would like to think he gave his legs for something and if it was my voice then so be it. Now!! Hallelujah!! Are they going to dispute the word of the top and probably most intelligent Libertarian Republican in this country? Just keep reading some of the Q & As and you will see that they will. They are more brainwashed than Al Qaida members. It's unbelievable to me. And they need to read these Memoirs; they are not complimentary of Bush or the present GOP.

Answer 2

A) Yes, he said it to sell books. B) He said it was unfortunate that because of politics, the administration can't come out and admit that the war is about oil to some extent. C) He also said that, without the war, oil would be at 135+ dollars a barrel. In other words, he was stating what he sees as the political reality of the situatiion, not making a value judgment on the advisability of the war.

Answer 3

I'm an independent and have disagreed with this war from the get-go. For the record, Greenspan's statements carry alot more weight than the President's at this time.

Answer 4

I am a conservative who acknowledges that the war on Radical Islam is real. However, I also acknowledge the fact that Iraq was partially about securing oil supplies for America…

I can deal with that because I also live in a reality that realizes that without oil, we can kiss every single aspect of our way of life goodbye. I am not willing to do that.

He states partially. What's the other part?

Here is a little bit of un-spun perspective:
Greenspan, 81, is understood to believe that Saddam Hussein posed a threat to the security of oil supplies in the Middle East.

Now, imagine LONG gas lines at $5-$10 per gallon if we are lucky. Imagine dwindling food supplies (can’t transport it) imagine our country imploding.

Answer 5

Yes he is correct and not only oil but oil for dollars. They planned to sell the oil in euros to crush the dollar against the euro. Greenspan would know this better than anyone. It's time for the world governments to come clean about what they know about Peak Oil and start planning what to do with the remaining 50 or so years of oil reserves instead of killing to get the last spoonful.
The neo-cons are already spinning it like they knew it all along and if we don't take the oil someone else will. Welcome to the oil wars people. We need to stop this and go green not only for our survival but to also save our planet.

Answer 6

Deep down inside, everybody with at least an average IQ knew it. Those who are determined to go along with Bush, despite evidence to the contrary, talked themselves into believing Bushco's lies.

Denial is not just a river in Egypt.

Answer 7

He was also extremely complimetary about President Clinton. He was clear that Mr Clinton had a first class brain whilst Mr. Bush had as much concentration as a flea.

Well I wonder what spin the 'la-la land' people would want to put on this?

Answer 8

Greenspan is out for attention.
While in charge fo the Federal Reserve he spoke market jump.

Now he is out of the loop and wants back in.

It wasn't all about oil.

Those who can see the big picture knows that but those who hate Bush can't simple as that.

Answer 9

Here is the article statement. Seems like a lot of spouting by liberals without actually checking the facts.

Greenspan, 81, is understood to believe that Saddam Hussein posed a threat to the security of oil supplies in the Middle East.

Answer 10

I guess now the Republicans will have an all out PR campaign to discredit Greenspan?