Iraq War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "The Iraq War (2003-present) is an ongoing conflict in Iraq which began with the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which resulted in the defeat of Iraq's Hussein-led regular military forces, the capture of all major Iraqi cities and of Saddam Hussein. As of May 2006, the conflict continues in the form of actions against destabilizing elements, including foreign fighters, irregular Saddam loyalists and elements of a domestic insurgency. ..."
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Confessions of an "ex" Peak Oil Believer, by F William Engdahl, 14 Sep 2007 Explains why the fossil fuel theory is wrong, the Russians successes with their "a-biotic" oil origin theory, and the possible reasons for the Iraq invasion "Why then the high-risk war to control Iraq? For a century US and allied Western oil giants have controlled world oil via control of Saudi Arabia or Kuwait or Nigeria. Today, as many giant fields are declining, the companies see the state-controlled oilfields of Iraq and Iran as the largest remaining base of cheap, easy oil."
How Did We Get Here?: You have the "mainstream" media to thank for the Iraqi quagmire, by Justin Raimondo, 24 Oct 2007 Recapitulates the actions of various media in making the case for the Iraqi invasion and supporting its continuation "It was Rose, after all, whose four-page spread ... made the most extreme claims about the imminent danger posed by Saddam: the Iraqis were feverishly working on a long-range missile project, which was perilously close to becoming operational. ... When none of this turned up in the aftermath of the invasion, did the editors of Vanity Fair cry 'mea culpa'?"
Is Any War Civil?, by Sheldon Richman, 4 Dec 2001 Related Topic: American War Between the States "Whether Iraq is embroiled in a civil war is a matter of some controversy. ... If President Bush admits we have a civil war on our hands, the American people will (1) know that the Bush doctrine is a big flop, and (2) wonder why we should stay in Iraq. So what sounds like a debate over semantics is really a matter of politics. "
Is This Really War?, by Sheldon Richman, 16 Jun 2006 Related Topics: George W. Bush, Haditha Massacre "One could argue that American forces were at war ... when they first invaded Iraq and sought to unseat the regime of Saddam Hussein. But after the government fell, was it still war? Or was it simply an occupation in which foreign troops sought to maintain order and suppress any resistance to the invaders and the government it helped to establish?"
Killing Iraqi Children, by Jacob G. Hornberger, 19 Jun 2006 Related Topic: War "... what people often forget is that the United States is no longer at war in Iraq. This is an occupation, not a war. The war ended when Saddam Hussein's government fell. At that point, U.S. forces could have exited the country. (Or they could have exited the country when it became obvious that Saddam's infamous WMDs were nonexistent.)"
Know When to Fold 'Em, by Sheldon Richman, 19 Feb 2007 "Guerrilla warriors have many times humbled great powers. The Shias and Sunnis in Iraq are highly motivated, and they have the home-field advantage. ... Bravado and messianism won't turn the loss in Iraq into a win. Bush, McCain, and the other hawks should know when to fold. A defeat for them would be the real victory for America."
Our Patience on Iraq Should Be Exhausted, by Sheldon Richman, 4 Apr 2007 Related Topic: Imperialism "... the big picture is getting lost. Even most war critics in Congress seem to not fully see it. They routinely criticize the Bush administration for its incompetent execution of the war, but by doing so they have dropped the more important ball: regardless of how the war is being run, the invasion was illegal, unconstitutional, and contrary to the interests of the American people."
Our Terrorism, and Theirs: Liberal apologetics for American atrocities, by Justin Raimondo, 5 Jun 2006 Related Topic: Haditha Massacre "... all meaningful moral and legal restrictions on American behavior were swept aside with the illegal and immoral invasion and occupation of a country that had never attacked the United States, and represented no threat to us. Having embarked on a war of aggression, it wasn't too long before we began to slide down the slippery slope ..."
Statement on the Iraq War Resolution, by Ron Paul, 14 Feb 2007 Related Topics: Terrorism, War Speech before the U.S. House of Representatives "For all the misinformation given the American people to justify our invasion, such as our need for national security, enforcing UN resolutions, removing a dictator, establishing a democracy, protecting our oil, the argument has been reduced to this: If we leave now Iraq will be left in a mess–implying the implausible that if we stay it won't be a mess."
That Death Toll, by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., 21 Jun 2006 Related Topics: George W. Bush, War "... the 2,500th American soldier has died in Iraq. ... What's more, it's a number that continues to grow even as the opposition grows in Iraq. ... The US has sparked a full-scale civil war between tribes, a war that cannot be won no matter which side the US takes in the struggle. Perhaps 100,000 Iraqis have already been killed."
The Upcoming Iraq War Funding Bill, by Ron Paul, 20 Mar 2007 Speech before the U.S. House of Representatives "If one is unhappy with our progress in Iraq after four years of war, voting to de-fund the war makes sense. If one is unhappy with the manner in which we went to war, without a constitutional declaration, voting no makes equally good sense. ... The constant refrain that bringing our troops home would demonstrate a lack of support for them must be one of the most amazing distortions ever foisted on the American public."
They Lied About the Reasons for Going to War, by Jacob G. Hornberger, 23 Oct 2006 "Now ask yourself: If a foreign nation was really about to attack the United States, especially with WMDs, would any president spend any time whatever going to the UN to seek permission to attack that nation first or spend time to round up a group of countries to participate in a 'coalition of the willing'?"
Trapped in Lies and Delusions, by Jacob G. Hornberger, 20 Nov 2006 "Let's not forget that this is Bush's and Cheney's war and occupation. It was they who chose not to go to Congress for the constitutionally required declaration of war, no doubt convinced that some sharp members of Congress would challenge their WMD justification for attacking Iraq."
We Just Marched In (So We Can Just March Out), by Ron Paul, 17 Apr 2007 "Even the most ardent war hawks cannot begin to define victory in Iraq. ... If the justifications for war were wrong; If the war is going badly; If we can't afford the costs, both human and economic; ... So why not end it? How do we end it? Why not exactly the way we went in? We just marched in, and we can just march out."
What Is the Mission?, by Charley Reese, 3 Jun 2006 "Is it to overthrow Saddam Hussein? He's been overthrown ... Is it to allow the Iraqi people to hold elections? They've held three elections ... But if the purpose was to install an elected government, why are we still there? Why are we spending half a billion dollars to build the world's largest embassy ..."
What's to Lose, by Sheldon Richman, 20 Apr 2007 "What would an American defeat in Iraq mean? Would evil Iraqis conquer the United States, force us all to speak Arabic, and convert us to Islam? Hardly. There is no threat whatsoever to the American people from the sectarian fighters in Baghdad or elsewhere in that country. ... If anything holds the disparate Sunni factions together, it's their common animosity to the U.S. occupation."
Who Lost Iraq?: Neocons run for cover , by Justin Raimondo, 13 Nov 2006 "The U.S. occupation is being defeated by objective circumstances, i.e., the near-complete absence of support from the Iraqi people, and not by the exigencies of American politics. ... I contend that these results were eminently foreseeable, that in fact they were foreseen by the very policymakers who urged us on to war."
How Much More Harm Can Bush Do?, by Paul Craig Roberts, 7 Mar 2006 Related Topics: United States "The media have done a good job for the government of keeping the blood and gore out of the living room. Except for close friends or relatives of one of the 27,000, Americans have not been impacted by the war. They are even less aware of the consequences for Iraqis. Every day 100 or more Iraqi civilians are killed and 100 or more are maimed and injured."
Rationalizing Haditha: The War Party's 'moderates' minimize it – and the crazier neocons deny it, by Justin Raimondo, 7 Jun 2006 Related Topics: Haditha Massacre, Iraq "If the elected Iraqi government conducts its own investigation into Haditha ... it could mark the beginning of a rupture between the Shi'ite majority and the occupation forces. This will ... show that the real tug-of-war is not between the U.S. and the Sunni insurgency, but rather one that pits the occupiers against important elements of the ruling Shi'ite coalition ..."
The Abominations of War: From My Lai to Haditha, by Cindy Sheehan, 5 Jun 2006 Related Topics: War, George W. Bush, Haditha Massacre "The double standard that our leaders have set for themselves and the troops is amoral and corrupt. I have not seen anywhere in the discussion of this topic that, not only is Haditha not the worse war crime committed by American or coalition troops, but the entire war is a war crime. The Pentagon needs to be dismantled, cleansed with holy water and purified ..."
The Meaning of Haditha: Murderous depravity and empire-building go hand-in-hand, by Justin Raimondo, 2 Jun 2006 Related Topics: Haditha Massacre, Imperialism "... the occupation of Iraq will soon take on all the familiar earmarks of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Both Iraqis and Americans will be locked in a deadly embrace of indignities ... Iraq is the occupied territories writ large, and we are well on our way to becoming as hardened, as self-exculpatory, and as ruthless as our Israeli allies."
The President Seems Out of Touch With Events on the Ground in Iraq, by Robert Higgs, 31 May 2006 Related Topics: George W. Bush, Haditha Massacre "... wanton murders have occurred repeatedly, often from the air, owing in part to the use of high-explosive bombs and rockets in densely populated areas, but often at checkpoints and in connection with patrols, especially after roadside bombs have exploded near U.S. forces or other hostile action has triggered their indiscriminate attacks on the people at hand."
The War the Government Cannot Win, by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., 1 May 2007 Related Topics: Terrorism, Iraq, Socialism, The State, United States Discusses how government cannnot win the war on terror because economic law is more powerful than the state "Monthly spending for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan averaged $6.8 billion in 2006. That figure is now closer to $8 billion a month. ... Before the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Colin Powell warned President Bush that if you break it, you buy it. At last count, we've bought the equivalent of 10 Iraqs with your tax dollars. But instead of buying 10, the money has gone to completely destroying one country."
Rep Ron Paul: Gen Petraeus Iraq Surge Hearing, by Ron Paul, 9 Apr 2008 Rep. Paul makes a statement about continuing the Iraq occupation and asks Gen. Petraeus whether Iran can be attacked without Congressional approval
