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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: John Carragher who wrote (65596)1/12/2003 2:06:46 PM
From: Win Smith  Read Replies (2) of 281500
 
I'm confused, John. I thought you were in the "loot Iraqi oil" camp. In response to C2's

Given ME paranoia about our intentions, I know it's probably a terrible policy idea, nevertheless there is no reason why Iraqi oil should not pay for at least a portion of our military expenses in getting rid of Saddam.

you wrote:

imo they should pay for it all.... Why should we pick up the cost to liberate them and make them rich. #reply-18414370

Now you come back with

This country may not need massive amounts of aid but certainly will be spending what income they can get from oil for the their restructure.

Change of heart? Or is "what income they can get from oil" constitute whatever crumbs the Friends of Cheney and Israeli think tank types let fall to them?
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