Why’d we go to war again?

Tanaris writes: "Ok, despite the fact that the New York Times buried the story on page A8 (although I did enjoy the piece on the ambidextrous college pitcher on the front page), today it became official that Saddam Hussein had no ties to Al Queda. So, by my score card on the reasons for the war in Iraq:

Reason 1: Fear of WMD Did not exist

Reason 2: Ties to Al Queda Did not exist

Reason 3: Spread Democracy Not happening

Reason 4: Oil Supplies are way down

Reason 5: Saddam was a bad man Yes

Thats 4-1 people and if being a bad man gets you the full brunt of the U.S. Military, theres a long list of dictators out there we can target.

In reality, the Bush Administration did not go to war for any of the stated reasons whether that is an impeachable offense I dont know but rather to place the U.S. Military right smack in the Middle East to exact change where diplomacy has failed. The Bush theory was and is with our fighting force right there, Iran and Syria and the Palestinians need to know we can and will use force to dictate policy. I kind of buy this one but it hasnt really worked either. Lets go to the score card once again:

1. Iran: Not scared about capturing British soldiers

2. Lebanon: Hezbollah not scared about war with Israel

3. Saudis: Not scared about calling the U.S. an occupying force in Iraq.

4. Syria: Assad not scared about having tea with Pelosi!!

5. Arabs v. Israel: They are both using positive rhetoric about a two state solution.

Thats 4-1 again! Despite the losing record, I can assure you American troops will not exit Iraq before GW leaves office in January of 09 so lets hope some positive things happen thats the message Im supporting.

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