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A madman? Was he a madman when when we bankrolled him with billions in economic and military aid in his war with Iran- that we encouraged him to start? In fact we were aiding Iraq with billions right up unitl to the day he invaded Kuwait. As for a madman with WMD, that is laughable. Sudan doesn't? Do you really think Saudi Arabia doesn't have these programs? Or Syria? Or Libya? Or dozens of others? Why was not his WMD a reason to invade 2 years ago? 5 years ago? The reason is that it wasn't and it never has been. 9/11 allows our foggy bottom policy wonks and neo conservative empire builders the reason to go into Iraq. They have been calling for this war for years. And the soul tearing events of 9/11- they are using to advance their war of empire. We should all be disgusted. Being "anti-war" is not being anti conservative. The greatest conservative minds in this country opposed entry into WWI (righlty so) and opposed the war against Spain in 1898- as imperialist Europeon wars and not befitting a republic. And they were right. If you support a war against Iraq it is not to protect your children, your state, or even our country but it is to advance Washington empire.

203 posted on 08/16/2002 7:38:04 PM PDT by Burkeman1

A madman? Was he a madman when when we bankrolled him with billions in economic and military aid in his war with Iran- that we encouraged him to start?

Yes.

204 posted on 08/16/2002 7:40:18 PM PDT by yendu bwam

Why was not his WMD a reason to invade 2 years ago? 5 years ago?

Because we were trying to get him to live up to his inspections agreements - which he did not.

205 posted on 08/16/2002 7:41:19 PM PDT by yendu bwam

And the soul tearing events of 9/11- they are using to advance their war of empire.

Yes, you're right!!! The neo-conservatives who have infiltrated this administration have secretly harbored a desire to colonize Iraq - in line with the long colonial history of the United States. And that would be only the beginning. Imagine, colonies in Libya and Sudan!!! I think you're on the right track. An amazing and gifted mind.

206 posted on 08/16/2002 7:43:58 PM PDT by yendu bwam

If you support a war against Iraq it is not to protect your children, your state, or even our country but it is to advance Washington empire.

This will be my last post to you, Burkeman1. I think you're off in the deep end somewhere. No pole will reach you, I fear.

207 posted on 08/16/2002 7:46:42 PM PDT by yendu bwam

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