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Genocide in Iraq

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Our oil supply world wide will be depleted within 30 years.
I believe this was the contributing factor for the Iraq war,
not the war on terrorism.

Our government has committed genocide. Yes, I have said
it, and labeled it. Through our greed to control the last remaining
oil fields, we have systematically and deliberately destroyed the
Iraqi culture, land, infrastructure of the country, and have created
political tyranny among the people in order to impose our democratic
way of life.

Our titanium headed bombs have destroyed their soil. I guess it is
time for some of our genetic engineers to go over there and offer
them some of our hybrid seeds (can they grow in radiated soil?). Or
maybe we should just open up a few Mc Donalds's and just impose
Western food on their culture too.

I agree wholeheartedly with Al Gore when he said to withdraw
the troops from Iraq as quickly as possible, and that the longer
we stay, we are feeding the civil war. Although I agree with, and
believe in Al Gore, and the work he is doing to change the direction
of our planet, these are empty statements unless you have an actual
plan to do it. The reality of doing it is very different. Can it really be done
at this point, or is it really too late?

What would it really take to bring the troops home, and create a new infrastructure, employment, homes, and hospitals in order to return Iraq to its former way of life. Sending Halliburton in there may be the answer for the greedy war profiteers, but not an answer to heal the lives and land of the Iraqi people that we have destroyed. It takes more than a few words that everyone wants to hear, to reestablish a culture.

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3 responses // Genocide in Iraq

  • At this point, any road to recovery would be a long and arduous one - we've burned so many bridges that rebuilding them almost seems like a hopeless prospect.

    I agree - anyone who doesn't believe oil was a major factor in this war is either dull, or has never heard of Peak Oil.

    According to non-partisan (and non-American) polling agencies, as many as 1.2 million Iraqis have been killed by the war, and many more million (mostly middle and upper-class citizens, such as professors, doctors, engineers) have fled the country. In essence, the only people left are those who don't have enough money to escape or are combatants.

    When even the Democrats have started the 'anti-war witch hunts', as with the appalling anti-war advertising debacle, I don't believe anyone is going to get into office who will have even the remotest intention of a true withdrawal. However, if we did want to rekindle working relations with Iraq, and begin rebuilding relationships with our allies, we would need to offer immediate and all-encompassing asylum to any Iraqis seeking it, as well as offering as many amenities as possible. The Corps of Engineers would likely need to begin rebuilding efforts in Iraq, as well as a unilateral effort for all countries involved in finding wars to make the decimated countryside arable once more. And, most importantly: leave the government to Iraqi natives. No meddling.


    In a perfect world, maybe then there'd be a chance.
    chromeless
  • Thanks Chromeless. I think you get my point.
    A Platitude can be food for thought, but
    action is another thing. Our government is
    sinking deeper and deeper with no realsitic
    way out.

    I am thankful for those like Al Gore who are
    making efforts for golbal change. But we all
    need to get off our cofy chairs and comfort
    zones and do something! I am in the process
    of figuring out what I should do too.
    cegehring245
  • Changing people's opinions is perhaps the biggest thing you could do. Encourage rationality, free speech, and intelligent debate.

    If you have the time, and live near a military base, spending time with wounded vets in recovery is one of the things I would recommend most. The entire military training process is basically indoctrination - brainwashing, if you will - to obey orders at all costs, even orders to not have (or voice) an opinion on what you're being deployed for. Having someone to talk to, even strangers, can make such a huge difference.

    Otherwise, you could always write local or student newspapers, volunteer for local anti-war groups,... anything! This is a good place to start: http://www.nationalpriorities.org/Cost-of-War/Cost-of-W...
    chromeless

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