"We invaded Iraq so we'd have a base in the Middle East to spring from

[Ilsa]

when needed." Or words to that effect, on Hardball.

[FreakinDJ]

1. WRONG

We invaded Iraq so defense contractors could make BILLIONS.........................

[shadowknows69]

2. Both really

Heard these exact words from soldiers in my taxi.

[FreakinDJ]

7. I don't think so

I don't think we can politically and economically hold that position, and I'm pretty sure the PNAC drafters know that as well.

World opinion will be so far against us, when the US economy finally does crumble under the vast weight of our military expenditures the rest of the world will be saying "Good Riddance"

So the end result will be "only to the benefit of the defense contractors"

[Junkdrawer]

3. We invaded for two main reasons...

Prevent Iraqi oil from lowering the price of oil now...

Pump Iraqi oil later when Saudi oil runs out...

[TreasonousBastard]

4. Actually, that's in the original PNAC manifestos...

and was discussed a bit before we invaded.

Been discussed on and off during the occuupation, too.

Where's everybody been?

[Poiuyt]

5. I heard that guy say it too - From a pro war Iraq vet

I was surprised anyone would actually admit it.

[malaise]

8. Another ambitious young punk

That did shock me.

[zaj]

6. Here's the video clip... Digg to share with others...

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MS0go6M8Go

Digg.com Link:

http://digg.com/politics/War_hawk_admits_Iraq_was_about_imperialism_not_WMD

[Ilsa]

9. It just goes to show that Bush can't be trusted to be honest. nt