The War is for Oil???

You are not going to get an answer out of the people who say that. They can't explain the things they say, they just know how to say it.

On the flip side, one can make the argument that the reason some countries in the U.N. did not vote to invade Iraq was due to oil. Places like France and Russia have/had oil contracts with Iraq, and if they sanctioned an invasion, it would cost them their contracts.

The simple fact is, the simple minded liberals who make the war for oil claims can't see past the slogans their hero leaders like michael moore spew out of their mouths.

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melvin, that is not a documentary. That title was removed because it was proven to be full of half truths, and things taken out of context to reach a particular point. Don't be so naive.

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beren, I suggest you look at this question, and see if the timeline of statements adds up.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhuC2...

Ok check it SFC Mark most oil companies buy oil fields in other countries such as Saudi Arabia or Kuwait. American companies Such as Exxon Mobile, or Shell Have these field and drill dig and refine the oil from these foreign oil fields. When have you ever seen a Saudi oil company with a gas station on the street corners of America? you wont because they let American and British (BP) companies do the work and the Saudis and Kuwaitis collect the profit from getting like 5-10% a barrel. So if Bush invest money into a company that tap into the Iraqi oil fields he will be RICHer than he already is. So don't fool yourself into thinking it can't be possible.

Notice how the republicans that have something to say don't have an answer so the only thing they know how to do is attack the "liberals" they try to use the word "liberal" like the Nazis used the word "jew"

The American companies will win contracts to build wells in Iraq, not to mention the money they make by buying the oil there cheap and reselling it here. Duh. The reasons we're in Iraq are twofold: Oil and to establish a democratic, capitalistic stronghold in the Middle East. The oil one is self explanatory, no proof needed there, but the link at the bottom is to an organization called the Project for a New American Century. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom and read the member list, then read the article. It's enlightening to know that MANY of the current administration are members, to include Rumsfeld, and they were pushing for an invasion of Iraq as early as 1998.

You'll get a bunch of lame answers, but the truth is that oil had nothing to do with it. Bush, I believe, looked at the Presidency as his 4-8 years to make a difference in the world. Especially after 9/11. The world is a better place without Saddam, and Iran better back off soon.

The idea the war was for oil was mere talking points for the far left before the war and since it started. Notice they can't address your issues; and notice they can't prove we are stealing any oil from Iraq (because we aren't). This is so typical of the far left in the United States. The have all the talking points and gimmicks but no answers. For example they now want deadlines on troop withdrawls; but they don't say how they'll combat terrorism in Iraq or elswhere.

The war was not about oil that was a side benefit. and they profit from it quite simply, because you are assuming that they were going to go and take the oil or increase Iraqi production. simply not so, the dramatic instability of the oil markets causes its price to rise due to perceived future supply problems, as has exactly happened. Sadam was producing more oil then they wanted not less. But as i said this was not about oil, global leaders though foolish are not shortsighted, and in terms of global strategy controlling the northwest Indian ocean, the land entrance to Africa, and possessing a strong foothold in southwestern Asia, is very beneficial strategically to any possible future conflict with Asia ie. China and Russia.

Then he can control it, which he could not do before as Saddam had taken the oil contacts away from American Oil companies and had given them to the Russian's and French.

When you control supply, you control prices! Control prices and you get rich quick, which is exactly what the American oil companies are doing!! Get it now?

Well, Nic, we sure didn't go to war for WMD's did we?? And you offer nothing! Just another anti-liberal statement!

The oil no what matter what country it is in is owned by the OIL COMPANIES. They lease the land and drill for oil. If they hit the oil is theirs. They owe only for the land lease and sometimes a percentage. ( very small). The oil cartels are front men. Major oil companies do not want to sell American oil. They want to burn every other countries oil first. american oil will be worth a lot more in 20 years. The oil companies are making a lot more money than they declare. Look at their profits even with their bookkeeping. Are you feeling sorry for Exxon Mobil, Shell Texaco

and the other oil companies. I can't believe it....

I agree. I still can't believe why people think the war is for oil, it's obviously a logical fallacy. Also, if the war is for oil, then why are oil prices so high? Ya, a rhetorical question.

I also can't believe that people believe that George W. Bush is trying to make his father proud or something. That's just complete crap.

Watch Farenheight 9/11 (movie/documentary).

American Oil producers will get licences to dig for oil in Iraq. That's like a licence to print money. MONEY