If Iran becomes a nuclear power?

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NJ5 said:

I don't get your point then... You admit that people feel rightfully duped about the WMD matter, yet you don't believe people should look for the real reasons for invading Iraq?

The other two reasons you pointed out were:

1- Eliminating the evil dictator Saddam.
2- Increasing USA's influence.

Regarding number 1, let it be said that USA never had a problem with evil dictators in general, in fact it has supported some.

That leaves us with number 2 as the only valid reason you pointed out. Do you really think USA would spend hundreds of billions simply to increase influence?

 

I didnt say people shouldnt look for the real reason, but forcing a reason like "we went in for oil" isnt the answer.

And yes, the US would gladly spend billions to try and get their influence in the Middle East. If we are seen as "liberators" and "spreaders of Democracy", then business in the middle east could be improved to a great degree. But like I said, there are probably several reasons why we went to war, not just one single one.

Influence, personal motives, resources, etc are all reasons why we went there. Dont forget Bush had an agenda to stop terrorism, and Iraq was the easiest and most beneficial to take out of the three "Axis of evil."

The opportunity to have military bases in a country for a prolonged time in an area where previously we had difficulty in, having democracy introduced into the region, having the opportunity to have a future trading partner, and the real benefit of taking out a known threat. There are many reasons why we went to Iraq, and I am not saying that I support why we went for many of these reasons.