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Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Please give me a link to one of those speeches ... before Bush attacked. I have no doubt he used this excuse and every other after his lies started to unravel. I do not recall him using "changing the landscape of the Middle East" before then, however. I think you're the one revising history, but you're welcome to prove me wrong.Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex
Actually, Bow, that WAS one of the reasons. Nice of you to try and revise history before our very eyes. I agree that it wasn't touted as THE primary reason, but it WAS discussed and listed as a reason IN MANY SPEECHES by the President and others.
You're not going to win any points against "lies" by lying yourself.
Jason
Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Pity that's not the reason they used to sell the war to America. Any long-term good that may come from our invasion is irreparably tainted by the lies used to justify it. The end does NOT justify the means.Originally posted by: cwjerome
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Many people like me see the value in changing the landscape of the Middle East, and the good that can come of it long-run. We had the moral right to invade, and it's what's best for this country and the world. And many people like me will offer our immense gratitude and respect for our military men and women who are doing a spectacular job in a most noble endeavor. ...
Thanks,
How would you like to be SERVED? ...nevermind -lets cut to the quotes straight off:
If we meet our responsibilities, if we overcome this danger, we can arrive at a very different future. The people of Iraq can shake off their captivity. They can one day join a democratic Afghanistan and a democratic Palestine, inspiring reforms throughout the Muslim world. These nations can show by their example that honest government, and respect for women, and the great Islamic tradition of learning can triumph in the Middle East and beyond.
Oh, and that was in 2002 by President Bush, but hey - revise away...
Just for good measure - here is another quote from BEFORE the invasion:
As we enforce the just demands of the world, we will also honor the deepest commitments of our country. Unlike Saddam Hussein, we believe the Iraqi people are deserving and capable of human liberty. And when the dictator has departed, they can set an example to all the Middle East of a vital and peaceful and self-governing nation.
But again, you and conjur can continue your blatant revisionism if you wish...
CsG