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Originally posted by sacX
Questions for theking
1. What has Iraq done since 1991 that could be construed to affect US national security?
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What does your question have to do with the price of oranges? Iraq was defeated on the field of battle and agreed to the terms of a cease fire. The US intends for Iraq to abide by the terms of the cease fire and remain a defeated country, until hell freezes over, so that it can never pose a threat to other countries in the area. Iraq does not, and never has, and never will be allowed to become a threat to our national security or our economic security, or the national security or economic security of our allies in the area and in Europe.
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2. So American President tried to assassinate him, hardly a good reason for a war.
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Clinton should have invaded Iraq when this happened. Do not fuck with the USA.
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3. Well the US is flying over Iraqi airspace, I bet if Iraqi planes were flying over the US they wouldn't stay in the air very
long. The no-fly zones are NOT part of any UN resolution.
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The US with other members of the coalition imposed the "No Fly Zone" when Sadam began killing the Kurds in the north and the Sheeites (spelling) in the South. The winners of a war usually impose their will on the defeated, just as we did with Germany and Japan and other members of the Axis. The US does not have to ask, nor should it ask, for UN approval for each imposition placed upon a defeated enemy. The UN is basically a debating club and for all practical purposes a useless tool of inaction.
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4. Well yes, but some evidence would be good. It would give some justification.
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Even the suspicion of having, or attempting to acquire, WMD's is enough to stop a dictator of the type that Sadam is. He is another "Hilter" on a smaller scale.
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5. Do you have a reference for this? Sure Iraq says if they are invaded they will kill invaders, fair enough
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If you are asking for a link, I do not have one, but if you do a search you probably will find information covering this subject. It is common knowledge for anyone that pays serious attention to world events that Sadam has publically called for Americans to be killed where they are found and has re-stated this in fairly recent times.
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6,7,8: yes, but just furthers evidence of US imperialism
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Make no mistake about it. The US will do what needs to be done to insure the economic well being of the country and to strategically position ourselves where ever we choose.
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What the US lacks is good public relations. Cheney, Rummsfeld and Bush are just so Gung Ho. If they were more like Powell they'd get a lot more support and be able to push through their plans with a bit more credibility. Their actions show they just don't care about what the rest of the world thinks, so the rest of the world will/does resent them
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I repeat. Make no mistake about it. The US will do what needs to be done to insure the economic well being of the country and to strategically position ourselves where ever we choose.