[sam_paine]

We are only doing it so we can “harvest” their rare earth elements. How is that plan working out with the Saudis?

And Bush invaded Iraq for the Oil, right Mr Noory? What a bunch of crap.

[Vermont Lt]

I am still trying to figure out why we invaded Iraq.

Shortly after we invaded Afgahnistan the “discovery” of about $4 trillion in mineral deposits was announced.

Sure we will “pay” for it, and build the mines. Sure, I guess that is fine.

But anyone who believes we are sending our troops and marines to that hell hole to give them freedom is simply naive. AQ is out of there and dispersed throughout the middle east, and central Asia.

Can someone give me a reasonable explanation as to why we are there.