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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Omega: [QB] [i]At best, I think that energy policy should be formulated by both sides of the coin (traditional and alternative sources).[/i] Fascinating, then, that as I recall, the Bush administration is requiring the conversion to fuel cells by, what, 2012? [i]Looking at what we see here, it's hard to say that the war is NOT about oil as Bush and co will say otherwise.[/i] Funny, then, that that's exactly what I've been saying. Not hard at all. Bush & co.s reasons as stated are entirely valid, and thus far the only reason anyone would see an appearance of oil interests dominating is if they want to. [i]Efficient? Just ask Enron. And WorldCom. The way I see it, profits come first before paying their employees for their services. I've heard many companies laying off employees even though they make decent profits. That's efficiency, right?[/i] You mean those companies that are out of business, and thus will not be involved in the reconstruction of Iraq? And companies can be making overall profits and still have unprofitable sectors, you know. So yes, laying off the employees whose skills don't provide services for anyone would be efficient. [i]You already stated that the war against Iraq was to free the citizens from an oppressive regime. So why are you now saying that they are not under "immediate threat" from Hussein?[/i] Do you grasp the concept of an "immediate threat"? He's not holding a gun to their head, threatening to kill them RIGHT THIS SECOND. Of course, the possibility of his being dead might have something to do with that... [i]So I hear that the SCUDs were illegal. Fine. But none had any trace of WMDs in it. I'd like to see them being used before I believe it.[/i] So there are no WMDs found or used (yet). He's still in violation of the imposed rules. [i]Shouldn't we trust Iran then? "The Enemy of my enemy is my friend?"[/i] No, because the enemy of my enemy is still my enemy. Unlike North Korea, Iraq hasn't been actively threatening its neighbors recently (Oh, look! Another difference!), so Iran can't very well apply pressure to help keep it from carrying out those threats. If anything, I'd almost expect Iran to invade themselves. Iraq has oil, after all. Actually, on that note: why haven't they, anyhow? Or Saudi Arabia, for that matter? Turkey? There's a whole lot of oil down there, and Iraq barely had a military. Was Iraq under UN protection? Or are all the surrounding militaries just as sucky as Iraq's was until three days ago? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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