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Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks
The US didn't "start" the wars.
The war with Iran started in 1979 when the US embassy was attacked by militants, including, some say, future Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. For decades, Iran has threatened our allies and sponsorred terrorism around the world. It is coming to a head now with Iran's recent aggressions.
The war with Iraq started in 1990 when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. For 11 years the brutal dictator defied the UN and thumbed his nose at the world. Hussein also murdered hundreds of thousands of his own people. After the failure of the UN, GWB had the balls to stand up to Hussein and conduct a police action to remove him by force. 27 million people were freed.
The war with Afghanistan started on 9/ 11/ 2001 when the Twin Towers were attacked by Bin Laden's organization, which was given shelter by the Taliban.
Yes, Bin Laden is still on the run. The war against him is vital because it is an ideological war of Islamo-Fascism against freedom. It is a worldwide battle.
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Going back to make a point can benefit either side depending on how far back you want to go...
The war with Iran could have started because of the Shah's 16 years of martial law and his support from the United States which then alienated a great percentage of the population...
The war with Iraq could have started because Sadam believed the United States would not interfere with his invasion to Kuwait as the US was a major supporter of Iraq during its 8 year war with Iran...
The war in Afghanistan could have started during its war with the Soviet Union, during which the (future) taliban rebels were supported with weapons from the CIA, although aid stopped once the Soviets finally pulled out....
Not saying I'm right, you're not, just saying that once you start going back, you can go as far as your points need you to.