Everything in that part of the world is at least partially about oil. However, I object to the implication that Bush is sending US troops to Uzbekistan as a trick to occupy that country.
Afganistan is a landlocked country and it is necessary to attack it from surrounding countries like Uzbekistan. The Uzbecks have been kind enough to allow us to operate from their country because they don't like the Taliban either.
In any case, from what I understand, Uzbekistan is not entirely independent. It is still in the Russian sphere of influence and it does pretty much what the Russians tell it to do in military matters.
I would be VERY suprised if an American fighting force were to remain stationed in Uzbekistan after this is over.
Everything in that part of the world is at least partially about oil. However, I object to the implication that Bush is sending US troops to Uzbekistan as a trick to occupy that country.
I understand what you are saying, and I appreciate your remaining civil, but remember Kosovo. That's all I can say right now. Remember Kosovo, remember Macedonia, Bosnia, etc.