Post of the year. You sound like those nutjobz who believe 9/11 was an inside job. You may want to do some research in satellite technology, it's an amazing thing... LOL you are talking out of your a $ $ ....nobody is stating what you claim they are.... do research on Hans Blix... To help out if you are lazy: http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1471932,00.html http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2004-03-02-un-wmd_x.htm
This has always been my thought. It has been well known that the US and Saudi Arabia are drifting apart. We need a base in the middle east that we can do whatever the hell we want. We will always be in Iraq. It doesn't matter what president you get in office, maintaining a stable military base in the middle east will always be a priority. And I fully agree we need one there. You can give into every demand bin laden wants, but they will never be satisfied.
Why do we need Iraq for a military base? We have only had land based forces in the Middle East for a relatively short time. We didn't have a land base before Saddam invaded Kuwait. Our carriers still pack more mobile punch then we would need for any engagement in the Middle East, and we also have other places like Qatar for staging areas if needed.
I've always thought the "gotta have a base forever in Iraq" argument was one of the most specious involving the conflict. As you said, we don't need it, and to use it as an excuse for this war is, with all due respect for those who do, rediculous. D&D. Impeach the Living Embodiment of the Peter Principal.
