US should consult allies on Iraq plans - Kissinger

[sabra]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L04612987.htm

US should consult allies on Iraq plans - Kissinger


BRUSSELS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The United States should consult internationally on its plans for Iraq given the potentially devastating consequences of a failure in its policies there, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said on Friday.

Speaking at a NATO event in Brussels, Kissinger warned against the emergence of "a Jihadist government" in Baghdad, saying it would threaten security far beyond Iraq and the Middle East.

"A catastrophic outcome in Iraq would affect directly or indirectly all members of the (NATO) alliance as well as countries from South East Asia to the northern hemisphere," Kissinger told an audience of NATO officials and soldiers.

"That is why the next phase of Iraq policy in my view requires some degree of intensive consultation about its direction," he said.

[ret5hd]

1. It's a little too late now isn't it, henry?

we were saying that BEFORE the invasion.

[twaddler01]

21. It is too late

sadly :cry:

[Burried News]

2. Great idea Henry. We'll get back to you on that.

Speaking of Phase's - right now we are focused on Phase 2 of the Intelligence Committee Report.

PS Thanks again for doing more thinking for us.

In the meantime why don't you retire to your quiet place while you wait for us to get back to you.

[rodeodance]

3. well, Kissy--you much finally been listening to Kerry's campaign speeches.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

4. The Grim Reaper has spoken. n/t

[central scrutinizer]

5. Thank you, Mr. Carpet Bomber

I still can't believe this fucking evil son-of-a-bitch won a Nobel Peace Prize.

[Stephanie]

6. "It's the Kissinger plan."

http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2003/10/ma_273_01.html

The Thirty-Year Itch

Three decades ago, in the throes of the energy crisis, Washington's hawks conceived of a strategy for US control of the Persian Gulf's oil. Now, with the same strategists firmly in control of the White House, the Bush administration is playing out their script for global dominance.

By Robert Dreyfuss
March/April 2003 Issue
P L U S :
Oil and Arms: An In-Depth Look

If you were to spin the globe and look for real estate critical to building an American empire, your first stop would have to be the Persian Gulf. The desert sands of this region hold two of every three barrels of oil in the world -- Iraq's reserves alone are equal, by some estimates, to those of Russia, the United States, China, and Mexico combined. For the past 30 years, the Gulf has been in the crosshairs of an influential group of Washington foreign-policy strategists, who believe that in order to ensure its global dominance, the United States must seize control of the region and its oil. Born during the energy crisis of the 1970s and refined since then by a generation of policymakers, this approach is finding its boldest expression yet in the Bush administration -- which, with its plan to invade Iraq and install a regime beholden to Washington, has moved closer than any of its predecessors to transforming the Gulf into an American protectorate.

<snip>

Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, the United States has steadily been accumulating military muscle in the Gulf by building bases, selling weaponry, and forging military partnerships. Now, it is poised to consolidate its might in a place that will be a fulcrum of the world's balance of power for decades to come. At a stroke, by taking control of Iraq, the Bush administration can solidify a long-running strategic design. "It's the Kissinger plan," says James Akins, a former U.S. diplomat. "I thought it had been killed, but it's back." <more>

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7. where were you, KissofDeath, when BushCo was ramping up for war?

Warning him that getting rid of Saddam would lead to a power vacuum that would possibly be filled by jihadists? Advising him to "intensively consult" with NATO and the UN instead of insisting the US go it essentially alone?

Retire in Peace on your Litchfield County estate in northwest CT, KissofDeath. You were bad then (Vietnam era) as now.

[RedEarth]

8. thanks for the advice, but your a few years too late

[montanacowboy]

9. STFU HENRY

YOU ALONG WITH YOUR WAR CRIMINAL FRIENDS WILL ALL PAY FOR THIS SOMEDAY

[blm]

10. Kerry said that Oct 9, 2002.

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[0007]

11. Kissinger should be in a prison and not giving free advice. n/t

[coalition_unwilling]

12. Why does anyone listen to this war criminal any more?

n/t

[lyonn]

13. The man is absolutely brilliant.! kidding of course

He is at least smart enough to admit the obvious. Wondered how long before the repubs started this kind of dialog, cya speak. Too bad he enjoys the idea of wars, now and in the past. Lock him up too.

[Eugene]

14. IOW: Somehow convince NATO to take this turkey off our hands.

He's apparently agrees with BushCo's view of the stakes,
and he apparently supports the goals of the war.
He just wants increased NATO involvement in the cluster f**k.

[leesa]

15. Before or after we start murdering them, Henry?

You belong in jail, old man. STFU.

Maybe we should just bomb Cambodia again...makes about as much sense.

[madmark]

16. Henry there are no plans to be consulted on.

[goforit]

17. Wow Henry!!!...What a novel idea.

[AlCzervik]

18. Henry, how come you aren't in jail?

[oblivious]

19. Any allies left to consult?

[twaddler01]

22. Doubt it

:shrug:

[IndianaGreen]

20. Put Saddam back in power if you are so worried about a Jihadist government

After all, the prowar crowd had plenty of warnings from the Left on the consequences of attacking Iraq.

The chickens are coming home to roost, and I don't care if Bush fails in Iraq! I want the troops home now, immediately and unconditionally.