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To: P-Marlowe
The reality is that yes - American soldiers died in vain in Iraq.

I supported the war and got off on being an arm chair general. Now I find that I was sadly mistaken. The Neocons talked Bush into the war without thinking about the strategic implications (Iraq checked Iran in the Middle East chess game). Nation building was a scam to justify our involvement, sucking our treasure down an Islamic black hole.

The current resident of the White Hut I am sure is enjoying this strange turn of events. I will pray to God that the souls of our fallen are at his side and that the hearts of their families are given additional healing.

13 posted on 06/12/2014 12:50:29 PM PDT by buckalfa (Charter Member of the Group W Bench)
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To: buckalfa
Nation building was not the primary reason.

Did you forget that both parties believed for years that Saddam was involved in getting WMD's?

All intel services throughout the world, the Clintonites in the 90's, and the UN all believed the same.

Even the inspectors said that had Saddam been allowed to remain in power he would have pursued WMD's.

18 posted on 06/12/2014 1:44:49 PM PDT by what's up
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