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Originally posted by CarneVaca
I guess I just don't understand the neeeeeeed to remove a two-bit dictator who has had no weapons to speak of since we stopped giving them to him. Meanwhile, there are far more dangerous mofos out there, some of whom have actually been involved in attacking us. Osama, anyone?
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I think the WMD angle was sincere but was used more to leverage support, in the US, for the war. The "conflict" in Iraq was for reasons on a larger scale then just WMD or oil (ridiculous).
The right believes that by removing one of the more oppressive dictatorships in the Middle East and supplanting it with a democratic and free government accepted by the Iraqis will be a catalyst for religious, economic and political freedom for the surrounding areas. This is a long term strategy aimed at stabilizing the region.
I actually find this a refreshing policy, in the long run. Especially because everything else, including appeasement, hasn't worked over the last couple of decades.
Only time will tell if the Bush administration and the policy will be successful. Let's hope and pray.
Rob 
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