Oil a Motive for Aussies in Iraq

[Aliantha]

In what way would it have been easier to invade Iran?

The fact that no one's made a grab for Iraq's oil yet is definitely no indicator of anyone's intention not to do so in the future.

The whole invasion of Iraq and 'liberating' the people etc is simply colonialism. I've mentioned this before and it's unlikely anyone will convince me otherwise simply because all the clues are there.

A. We want to show the people of Iraq a 'better' way of life. (better in who's eyes)

B. We're there fighting Muslim extremists (supposedly) who threaten our way of life. (as opposed to cannibals and heathens of the past)

C. They have something we don't but we want it.

Historically, the stronger nation has taken what they want from the weaker one and it's always been couched in lies and deciets to make the general population of the stronger country feel good about what they're doing. Over time, the culture and history of the weaker country is destroyed until very few of the indigenous residents even remember or care anymore.

This is a historical fact.

Explain to me how these things are not happening in Iraq. Are you going to tell me there has been no further introduction of Christian churches since this invasion? Are we not trying to change the way the people of this country have always lived? Do we not need oil?

[Undertoad]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

In what way would it have been easier to invade Iran?

I'm no expert, but: because you get almost two fronts just from having a huge border with Afghanistan, and a third front is easily negotiated for with Armenia instead of having an insane last-minute debacle with Turkey, and it's roughly 500 air miles to Teheran from both Kuwait and western Afghanistan.

The fact that no one's made a grab for Iraq's oil yet is definitely no indicator of anyone's intention not to do so in the future.

Well WTF are they waiting for? I really wish they would get on with it, my truck's tank is 18 gallons (68 litres).