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[SteppingRazor]

Yes, there is oil -- but oil alone isn't pretext to invade.

Iran, in fact, already has moved to the Euro for oil (http://www.iranexpert.com/2002/economicsdriveiraneurooil23august.htm), and we haven't bombed them

Bush may not need to worry about being re-elected, but the rest of the GOP does, and Bush will do what his minders tell him to.


Also, I'm aware of these Cheney and nuclear weapons and Iran stories. I read the New Yorker all the time. And if you read the story (the New Yorker broke this, along with the American Conservative), even the story itself is clear to say this is United States Strategic Command coming up with a contingency plan -- and we have contingency plans already for nuclear war with North Korea and China. That doesn't mean we're actually going to nuke them. In fact, the fact that this was leaked suggests it's being used as diplomatic leverage.

Also, per that other poster, I'm actually very well informed. I read lots. And I'm smart and stuff. :dunce: