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Originally posted by strandinthewind


And the funny thing is I do not disagree with alot of these reasons when put into context of the times, etc.

But, don't you think Bush I made a deal/understanding on some level for financial gain? I mean, the Saudi's were the main reason we did not go into Iraq then. Then all of a sudden Bush I is making millions in bed with the Saudis two years later.

Well, Bush I and the Bin Ladens were together in the Carlyle Group along with Prince Bandar for a looong time. The did other business on the side as well. So i think he certainly was protecting certain interests. His own.