Losing Iraq, one truckload at a time?

[Podunkfla]

This was sent to me today by a career Marine friend serving in Irac.

This is a clear evidence why we will likely lose this war in the end.
It is very hard to civilize a tribal society.

~ Brick

Losing Iraq, one truckload at a time
Raging corruption:

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/15/ ... montal.php

[dwgriff1]

Brick,

Ever see the movie: Searching for Bobby Fisher?

At one point the kid hero says to his kid opponent: You lost, you just don't know it yet.

That's where we are.

dave

[alaska teardrop]

Brick, Selected oil companies may be the only winners in this war.

http://www.reformer.com/editorials/ci_5022042

Although the U.S. doesn't need and uses little Iraq oil (it will probably go to Europe, China, ect.), certain oil giants are working a deal to add Iraq's reserves to their portfolio for the next 30 years at half price. Not to start an argument with anyone, but oil politics/huge profits are certainly a part of the war equation.

Fred

:peace:

[Podunkfla]

Brick, Selected oil companies may be the only winners in this war.

http://www.reformer.com/editorials/ci_5022042

Although the U.S. doesn't use or need Iraq oil (it will probably go to Europe, China, ect.), certain oil giants are working a deal to add Iraq's reserves to their portfolio for the next 30 years at half price. Not to start an argument with anyone, but oil politics/huge profits are certainly a part of the war equation.

Fred

:peace:

Yeah, and don't forget the military-industrial suppliers... They always win big in any conflict. This war is a sweet deal for big government contractors... as all wars are.

[wolfix]

And the biggest money is made during the re-construction that occurs after the war. I was reading an article where some contractors have a no bid contract with the government...... Imagine being able to write your own price in........
This whole thing is starting to stink.....