[Alberta's Child]

All of that -- especially the inspections, the ceasefire, etc. -- overlooks the point that the U.S. never should have been involved in a military campaign against Iraq even in 1990.

The U.S. involvement in Iraq will go down in history as a complete disaster. Between the two Bush presidents they have destroyed the credibility of the Republican Party and many of its supporters. No wonder Jeb Bush is about as popular as a child molester right now.

[zek157]

I think we “helped” both Iraq and Iran during their war when either side was gaining an advantage. The 90s was a continuation of brilliant policy influencing the region as Russia was out of the picture.

25 years later you can see the stability we brought aboutt.

[DB]

Yes it is a disaster. Not disputing that.