Replies to post #62882 on Zeev's Turnips Talk Politics (ZTTP)

[PegnVA]

Of course Iraq was an easier target. Do you think for a NY minute GWB would order the pre-emptive invasion of North Korea - who REALLY DOES have WMD?
No, he chose a country that was no military threat, and just happens to have the 3rd largest oil supply potential.

[ta_bull_rider]

Fair enough, I appreciate the intelligent debate, and I think it's just a simple matter of us disagreeing. I can see your point and respect it, but I think tough talk only lasts so long. Eventually you have to follow it with action. In this case, we have too many enemies seeking WMD's, and at a critical point in our nation's history, we needed to re-enforce our talk with actions IMO, which would possibly give us greater leverage when dealing with N. Korea, Iran, etc. We see the effect it had on Lybia.

[brainlessone]

the simple answer is that most iraqis wanted it. and a lot of iranians still wish for it. this is from talking to both iranians and iraqis. real people.

the foolish thing about it , is that the wish of many to harass and kill our troops after the war and also to prevent the reconstruction of Iraq merely causes the continuation of troop presence there. an unintended consequence of a belligerancy that makes no sense.

I hope the French learn something. if they do, there will be less Syrian influence in Iraq. and less terrorism. perhaps if the French learn that they really are Dhimmis, it will piss them off enough for them to change. Same with the Russians.
as the terrorism coninues,it only makes Bushes world view more correct.