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Now Iraq's Ties to Al Quaeda were obviously found, but democrats argue that Al Quada had more of a connection with other Counries such as Afganistan, Iran, Lebanon, etc... So why target Iraq, they say, In fact Bin Laden actually wanted to do away with Hussein himself, saying that he was against Islamic traditions and beliefs. Republicans focus on the ties with Iraq and highlight in past fundings, and helpings of Al Quaeda done by Iraq.
whatwhatwhaaaaaat?
I've seen no concrete evidence of any actual assistance... and if you have any functioning sight or sound organs you have got to be aware that the 9-11 commission has categorically denied ANY substantial connection between Iraq and Al-Qaeda. Cheney's continuous handwaving dismissal of this conclusion is curiously unsupported by any offering of evidence.
My feeling, long before we went to war, was that the administration wanted to take Saddam out for its own reasons, and was willing to use whatever rhetoric and distortion necessary to connect him to 9-11 or a broader fear of terrorism that it has definitely encouraged and fostered among Americans. This feeling has only been further confirmed by the turn of recent events.
Incidentally, I'll be there in a few days myself... and I hope with all my being that my presence will appear in retrospect as part of a sensible and constructive exit strategy that at least partially vindicates what began as a totally illegitimate political move. It is a grave situation that we created and must hereafter make the best of, and that includes finding our way out as soon as possible without leaving the country a shambles.
If this thread lives long enough, I hope to have some more interesting (and substantial) inputs
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