Alan Greenspan tells the world Iraq was from the beginning about oil and people still deny it...WHY?

Question

This man was part of the administration that decided the U.S. would invade Iraq because it was necessary to control the travel routes of oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz before Saddam could manipulate this control for himself and hold the world hostage essentially by controlling the oil markets.

I don't get it.....why do people still choose to deny that this is FACT!
Iraq was ALWAYS about oil since even before GW Bush's Presidency!

Brian D:

The people who control the oil don't care about lowering the cost of a gallon of gasoline!!!!!!!!!!!!

They have us paying +/- $3.00/gal for gasoline WHY would they change that profit margin?????

Ok: EXACTLY!!!!!
You can't hear the drums of war growing louder daily towards Iran?????
Iraq and Afghanistan are bases of operation with a coming war with Iran!!!!!

Saudi Arabia (for now) is in bed with the U.S.! The power players in the oil business are in business with the Saudis!! They're safe for now!

Daniel L: This man was in the Federal Reserve Bank for decades! He met regularly with U.S. leaders about the financial dealings of the world and how they affect the Bank and then the U.S. economy!
I never said he sat in on military strategy planning meetings but I GAURANTEE he was a heralded invited guest in CFR and economic strategy meetings!!

Alan Greenspan was an intregal member of GW Bush administration!

weasered: According to the U.S.Energy Information Administration; Iraq is the 2nd largest oil producing country in the world! They have 112 Billion barrels of proven reserves of oil and over 110TRILLION cubic feet of natural gas!
More than enough to fight for the control of!

Answer 1

I could say, No, Greenspan's answer was that it was about keeping shipping lanes open to ALLOW for unobstructed oil shipment. To say it was just about oil implies that we're simply using military force to steal it at the source . Whaddya mean 'this is fact'? Greenspan--and you--are entitled to your opinion, but did you also hear him say the war was necessary? To me, it's clear the reasonS for war were more complex. [You're wrong--Greenspan WAY predated the Bushes. But don't let facts get in your way, now. So is Greenspan your ultimate arbiter, or only when convenient for you, or what?]

Answer 2

yet yet another Bush insider "leaking: suggestions against Bush. listed here are some others: Frontline: The lost year in Iraq -BUSH INSIDERS record Bush's incompetance at an significant factor interior the conflict, as quickly as we had the reliable will of the Iraqi people Bush (the chimp) wasted it and that they became into Al-Quida Iraq. the guy who "leaked" the names in Bush's secret Public potential coverage - all oil corp in touch people. Al-Maliki who "Leaked" he replace into warming as much as an alliance with Iran. persons interior the Justice dept who testified that Gonzales fired for political motives. the biggest leaks of all are yet to come again with reference to the Downing highway Papers and the phony 757 that hit the Pentagon, by employing the way...Why are those 757 maintains to be categorized as a secret? what's so secret some "hijacked" 757? this is been 6 years and the maintains to be are nevertheless secret even from congress? Why? What makes those maintains to be distinctive than the different 757 maintains to be? until they do no longer seem to be 757 maintains to be like Bush claims..............

Answer 3

I don't know what Alan Greenspan would know about it, he was not in the Defense or State Departments. He is a bean counter, pure and simple.
Like all type of spin (lies) that Liberals put on things, there is always a grain of truth, other wise no one would believe their BS.
Of course, the fact that Saddam had so much oil and more importantly OIL MONEY that would give him the resources to buy or build a nuclear weapon, made the case more critical. The same way Iran is now. Loads of money, deep hatred for the west, makes their efforts worth keeping an eye on.
But to say it is because of oil is nonsense, but you Liberals always get deep into nonsense.

Answer 4

Because Kelly, Alan Greenspan dealt with economic aspects at home. He would have no knowledge or input into war planning. If his statements are true, which I doubt, he has nothing to back it up. Alan's opinion has as much weight as if the head of the IRS or the head of the Department of Agriculture said it. How would they know? Do you think they are brought into the war room?

edit: Once again, Federal Reserve. How woud he know? If this is some big war for oil conspiracy, well part of a conspiracy is to keep it secret. "Hey Alan, this war in Iraq, it's for oil". Doesn't float. You can't keep a conspiracy with blabbermouths. If one blabbed to Alan, than I guarantee one would blab to the press.

Answer 5

'saddam could manipulate this control for himself and hold the world hostage essentially by controlling the oil markets'. there aint enough oil there for that. couldve been disruptive but there are too many countries sellin oil & he'd lose business. how do you make the prices higher? example: youre the only one sellin oranges in the market. you get them for 20c/lb & sell em for 50c/lb. i come in & start sellin em for 40c/lb. the price war is on. we compete & the prices drop. how do you get more for your oranges? knock me out of business & raise your prices to 60c/lb for more profit. at the start of bush's reign gas was $1.60, now its $3.50. get it? greenspan is a liar.

Answer 6

Ok.... Even if oil was the ONLY reason, it's a good enough reason for me. This country would fall apart if oil became scarce or too expensive. Our economy and national security depends on it! Why can't you liberals accept that FACT?

Answer 7

Average Joe conservative has spent years defending the President's colossal foreign policy mistakes. It's not in their interest to admit they have always been wrong and are clueless.

Knowledgeable Republicans know the truth (this is why the Vice-President keeps fighting the release of any information regarding his Energy Task Force). Hoi polloi conservatives are just along for the ride without knowing where they came from or where they're going.

Answer 8

Kelly, I still do not understand why you believe because someone says something it automatically makes it factual.

You pulled this stunt last night against me with one of your questions last night saying it's not possible if this, this and that.

Hate to break it to you but just because someone says something, opinion or being informed, DOES NOT, I repeat, DOES NOT make it a fact.

Answer 9

Yes, theirs oil in Iraq but there's more in Iran...and Saudi Arabia...don't get me started.....

Answer 10

they refuse to accept the truth. euros for oil,Iran is talking euros now too.