You're simplifying things way too much. How do you think it takes to plan and organize an assault on a nation? 2 weeks? The US has been planning this attack on Iraq for quite some time, and the Korea pops its angry little head up and starts talking trash.
Its like Holyfioeld preparing for a fight with Lennox Lewis, and then having Tyson start talking about how he wants to destroy him. Holyfield will fight Lennox first, and then prepare for Tyson. One opponent at a time. Same thing here most likely.
As for the oil comments, they are silly. 20% of American oil comes from the middle East, and none of that from Iraq. The US gas prices are some of the lowest in the world and the US is looking away from the Middle East entirely for future supplies of energy. Plus I believe the US got in a war with Iraq a little while ago and didn't steal any oil then either, but correct me if I'm wrong.
Thinking the US is going to war with Iraq only for oil is the same as freeing yourself from thinking about this situation at all.
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