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To: Sam who wrote (481038)	10/8/2021 1:21:00 PM
From: S. maltophilia	1 Recommendation Recommended By koan Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540748

Did you see this? ...It’s election time in Iraq, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq — blamed for attacks on American forces and listed by the United States as a terrorist organization — is just one of the paramilitary factions whose political wings are likely to win Parliament seats in Sunday’s voting. The banner’s imagery of the 7th century Battle of Karbala and a contemporaneous quote pledging revenge sends a message to all who pass: militant defense of Shiite Islam. Eighteen years after the United States invaded Iraq and toppled a dictator, the run-up to the country’s fifth general election highlights a political system dominated by guns and money, and still largely divided along sectarian and ethnic lines.... nytimes.com Saddam smirks from the grave.

To: Sam who wrote (481038)	10/9/2021 1:11:12 AM
From: TigerPaw	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 540748

Cheney, and the oil company's, goal in the Iraq war was to stop oil production in Iraq. Fracking technology had already been established but it was necessary to eliminate cheaper production to make it feasible. Oil production was stopped in Iran, Libya, Venezuela, Angola, and East Africa at about the same time. The oil companies goal is still to keep these cheap producing countries shut down until climate change regulations or something stifles oil production all together. Saudi Arabia is the only allowed producer because they need a buffer to ensure the whole plan doesn't fall apart.

To: Sam who wrote (481038)	3/22/2022 1:22:00 AM
From: Cautious_Optimist	Respond to of 540748

Generals said it would work, so it must work! Because of Civilian rule in our Democracy, Generals do not tend to publicly criticize foreign policy decisions. While there have been major warmonger and corrupt exceptions, the best leaders do ask for honesty and listen to the Generals in private. They ask for Generals to create and evaluate alternate scenarios Generals implement what they are told. Sometimes they fail the mission. IMO the responsibility and policy falls on the Politicians (President, Cabinet and Congress) as decision makers in our country.