Cartman is sick of Iraq
It’s a little over three years since the ‘liberation’ of Iraq began. It’s run on a trifle longer than we were told it would, hasn’t it?
Picture link liberated from BoingBoing.
Iraq: It really is about the oil after all!
At least according to a US General, that is:
“Ultimately it comes down to the free flow of goods and resources on which the prosperity of our own nation and everybody else in the world depend.”
It’s almost a relief to hear one of them say it out loud. But not really.
Link ‘liberated for democracy’ from Metafilter.
Iraq reconstruction costing more than European reconstruction post-WW2
The infrastructure of Iraq is (understandably) a mess. This is largely due to insurgents breaking things or blowing them up, often along with the engineers working on them. Continue reading “Iraq reconstruction costing more than European reconstruction post-WW2″
US Middle East Policy based on outdated fears?
Surely not…but a post at PhysOrg.net would appear to support this ‘crazy’ idea. Continue reading “US Middle East Policy based on outdated fears?”
Iraq Election Results
Democratic elctions in Iraq; a shining example of peace, freedom and the westernisation of the middle East…if you believe George, Tony and friends. Here’s what the Independent has to say regarding the freshly counted results: Continue reading “Iraq Election Results”
Cheney doesn’t like ‘people who re-write history’…write your own post-script
Cheney makes surprise Iraq trip:
Last month, Democrat Congressman John Murtha caused a stir with his call for a pullout of US forces in Iraq - coming in the middle of a war of words over the issue.
Continue reading “Cheney doesn’t like ‘people who re-write history’…write your own post-script”
Georgie B. doesn’t like *other people* re-writing history
Bush slams Iraq war ‘revisionism’
US President George W Bush has said too much is at stake in Iraq for politicians to make “false charges” about the reasons for going to war.
Continue reading “Georgie B. doesn’t like *other people* re-writing history”
Rove’s Future Role Is Debated
Rove’s Future Role Is Debated:
Top White House aides are privately discussing the future of Karl Rove, with some expressing doubt that President Bush can move beyond the damaging CIA leak case as long as his closest political strategist remains in the administration.
