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Originally Posted by noonereal
I think it matters tremendously. Had we not gone to war against a "contained" country we would not have been in such bad economic shape and the money we spent could have been for national health care instead of for Exxon.
As to Afghanistan, we should have prosecuted this war with all our strength and not allowed the terrorists to keep a foothall there. Both wars were executed in an inept manner that did not put or safety first.
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Oil greases the wheels of modern society. It's a necessity, without it, we're going to see an economic collapse that likes you can't imagine. At least at this time.
IMO, tha war protected ARAMCO more that Exxon. Besides, who owns Exxon? Lots of folks, they have part of their retirements tied up there. Buy some stock, you can be an "Oil Man" just like Shrub and Cheney.
Do you really think that Shrub, his Pa, and Cheney are out driving down a dirt road in a 3/4 ton International, looking for a spot to set up their wildcat rig? They're simply investors, just like millions of folks.
As to war...it's a little more complicated than changing a light bulb. Was going to war necessary? Hell if I know...but doing nothing wasn't working.
Shrub had no good choices, a point that I'm sure that you disagree with me on.
Chas