Sarin, Mustard Gas Found in Iraq

gekko · 05-17-2004, 09:27 PM

Come on, one of you is going to say it...

Iraq has no WMD. This is a ploy by Bush to try to justify the war for oil.

Bube · 05-18-2004, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gekko

Come on, one of you is going to say it...

Iraq has no WMD. This is a ploy by Bush to try to justify the war for oil.

Is that your really your opinion?

I also think that it was all for oil. What's even scarier, Syria has oil as well. Bush can easily say that Syria was helping Iraq, and attack Syria. Then what? Turkey has a little oil. Will we be attacked after that, accused of helping Syria?

Professor S · 05-18-2004, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bube

Is that your really your opinion?

I also think that it was all for oil. What's even scarier, Syria has oil as well. Bush can easily say that Syria was helping Iraq, and attack Syria. Then what? Turkey has a little oil. Will we be attacked after that, accused of helping Syria?

I think someone missed gekko's sarcasm.

Bube · 05-18-2004, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Strangler

I think someone missed gekko's sarcasm.

That's why I asked if it was really his opinion. But real or not, I do think it's because of that. And I wouldn't be surprised if Syria was attacked.

I hope I don't make any enemies here...

TheGame · 05-18-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bube

That's why I asked if it was really his opinion. But real or not, I do think it's because of that. And I wouldn't be surprised if Syria was attacked.

I hope I don't make any enemies here...

Opinions make enemys, so if you don't want any enemys, take a tip from Michael Jordan.. don't express your opinions openly.

Bube · 05-18-2004, 01:43 PM

Ok then, I'll shut up

. No more posts from me on this topic (I hope...).

Typhoid · 05-18-2004, 03:34 PM

I dont think anything Bush does is for oil. Yes it turns out that way in the end, but thats just a perk. He probably does have his country's well being in mind.

( IF he is doing this for oil i dont think it would be all too bad, it would bring down the price of oil, plus then we [Canada] would have more oil to ourselvees)

Gas prices are rediculous right now in Vancouver (Where gas is the most expensive in Canada, im pretty sure) the price of a Litre is about 95 cents. ( Sorry, i dont know gallons)

TheGame · 05-18-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bube

Is that your really your opinion?

I doubt that is his opinion, or he would have said it himself... instead of saying others would say it.

The fact that the news ignored Syria this long blew my mind. But I guess it's better to fight just Iraq then Iraq and Syria at the same time.

Professor S · 05-18-2004, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGame

I doubt that is his opinion, or he would have said it himself... instead of saying others would say it.

The fact that the news ignored Syria this long blew my mind. But I guess it's better to fight just Iraq then Iraq and Syria at the same time.

It blows my mind that we're looking to Iran before Syria, too. But then again, Iran is considered a much greater power than Syria, so maybe the philosophy is that by going after Iran it will get other countries in line by taking out the two biggest powers in the Middel East. But considering the fanatical nature of the resistance, I have my doubts.

Stonecutter · 05-18-2004, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Strangler

It blows my mind that we're looking to Iran before Syria, too. But then again, Iran is considered a much greater power than Syria, so maybe the philosophy is that by going after Iran it will get other countries in line by taking out the two biggest powers in the Middel East. But considering the fanatical nature of the resistance, I have my doubts.

If we're going to be taking out the biggest powers in the mid east (and actually attempting to put a dent in "terrorism") we should be going after the Saudis.

Seth · 05-18-2004, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

If we're going to be taking out the biggest powers in the mid east (and actually attempting to put a dent in "terrorism") we should be going after the Saudis.

lol

agreed.

Not much of a chance though.

Typhoid · 05-18-2004, 09:06 PM

Our gas is cheaper compared to in The US, because we get ours from Albetra, so it travels less than to there. But last week here gas was about 99 cents. They had to replace all the Petro-Can signs to accomodate the new number that might have to be added...

And i dont think Bush would really attack any Other country withut necessary provocation. Granted he did cheat a little with Iraq ( i think)....might have been Afghanastan(sp?), but he said he would give Saddam and his sons 3 days to get out of said country, but only gave them two....a little unfair. And dont reem me for saying its unfair, because it kind of was.

Its like your teacher say : "have this Term paper in by 2 weeks" but then about 4 days later says " Hand in your term paper...and no late assignments"....

Professor S · 05-19-2004, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stonecutter

If we're going to be taking out the biggest powers in the mid east (and actually attempting to put a dent in "terrorism") we should be going after the Saudis.

Stonecutter, there is a difference between a country having terrorists and a country supporting them. Saudi Arabia is probably the most strict Middle Eastern when it comes to terrorism to the point that the royal family have prices on their heads. They've also had terrorist attacks perpetrated on them by Al Queida.

Yes, Osama Bin Laden comes from a family from Saudi Arabia... but his family has been completely disassociated from him since 1988 and has even lent assistance in helping the effort to catch him.

Yes, many terrorists from 9/11 are/were from Saudi Arabia, but they were not sponsored, trained or assisted by the Saudi Arabian government. You can't hold an entire nation responsible for the actions of a few. In fact Saudi Arabia is one of the few nations in the Middle East that has attempted to close their borders to prevent fanatics from crossing over into Iraq, unlike Iran and Syria.

Meanwhile it has been proven that Iraq (under Saddam) and Iran have actively sponsored terrorism and now that it's pretty evident that Syria has been a dumping ground for Saddam for years. Knowing this, Saudi Arabia is the least of my worries when it comes to governments sponsoring terrorism.

I'm not saying that the Saudi Arabian government is a bed of roses because they're suspect in many areas, but when it comes to nations/governments that support terrorism they are WAY down my list. And speaking of this list...

5) Pakistan - They look the other way much too often
4) Jordan - Same as Pakistan but worse
3) Iran - Active terror supporters and the government cow-tows to fanatical Muslims
2) North Korea - They have let the world that they don't care what anyone thinks and they have access to Nuclear materials and a severe monetary issues. Do the math.
1) Syria - Its not been made pretty clear that a good portion of the 10,000 pounds (or was it tons? I forget) of chemical and biological weapons found by the UN in Iraq in 1998 are located in Syria. They need to be found and destroyed NOW.