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To: boris_a who wrote (124460)	2/7/2004 6:45:55 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) of 281500

"Blood for Oil" isn't a simplicistic translation for this, is it? You tell me... I was responding to your use of the phrase with regard to world government and what seemed to me was an attempt to separate war from economics.. (the economics). But someone wants access to that region's oil reserves, Boris.. The French, Germans, and Russians were all willing to tolerate, and even support, a brutal despot in Iraq, all for the hope of obtaining billions in oil contracts. So you tell us who's oil industry has the most influence in directing the policies of their country.. At least Bush can make the claim that any US access to oil comes as a result of trying to bring democracy and economic progress to the region. And let's not forget, in warfare, very often "economic agenda" is driven by the economic agenda of some individuals determined to self-enrichment.* Absolutely.. Just as we can assert that many political decisions are made for the very same purpose. Do enough "favors" for your rich constituencies (keeping good notes), and you can be assured that they will take care of you in return.. Which makes me wonder just how extravagantly some of these UN officials live. Hawk

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