Hey!
I keep thinking about how hopeless the economic situation for the U.S. would be if it had not invaded Iraq.
At least right now, the US has a possibility of "secured" access to oil. If America invests the billions now and succeeds militarily, it may stem the loss of confidence within the US economy.
If they fail in Iraq, oil will begin to be sold for Euro currency and not the US greenback.
I see that CNN has changed the motto from "The War In Iraq" and to "The New Iraq".
I watched an interview with Scott Taylor and Vicki Gabberau the other day.
He was talking about torturing prisoners and human rights abuses within Iraq.
He mentioned that when Moslosevic was charged at the Haque, it was said that he was responsible for all the violations of human rights because he was President. They have found no direct evidence linking Moslosevic to any particular crime, but that he should of known and acted to prevent it.
However; when abuse happens with the US occupation in Iraq, Bush or Rumsfeld are not brought to the Hague because Bush said he did not know of the abuses. That it was a bunch of "rogues" within the military. Well .... Moslosevic said the same thing and he is now on trial for his life.
In fact, Tenant of the CIA and Tommy Franks got the medal of Freedom.
Scott Taylor also explained that after the election in Iraq, the newly elected people have no legal right to ask the US to leave because there is no "Law" within Iraq. That is why these elections are being held .... to write a constitution and to write the "Law".
Thus; the US set it up that way.
That too is why Saddam is not going to trial yet. There is no "Law" because the US threw every institution of government out during Bremer's tenure.
It was a very good interview.
I like the way Scott Taylor expresses his views .... very passionate and with lots of sarcasm.
His writings can be found here:
http://www.espritdecorps.ca
Calm