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Complete, utter FAILURE to answer my question. So when Kondor3 asked > "Why would we want to topple Muslim governments?", you answered by saying >> "In order to steal their oil." And you were firm enough in your answer to put it in bold print.One thing for sure, Iraq no longer controls its own oil in the way it did before 2003:o if you're saying that the US went into Iraq to steal their oil, then can you show where in Iraq oil was removed and transported to the US, and where in the US it was deposited, and who (people and/or companies) were the recipients of this alleged stolen oil ?
"In 2000, Iraq had 'effectively become a swing producer, turning its taps on and off when it has felt such action was in its strategic interest to do so.'
"There is a 'possibility that Saddam Hussein may remove Iraqi oil from the market for an extended period of time' in order to damage prices:
"'Iraq remains a destabilising influence to... the flow of oil to international markets from the Middle East. Saddam Hussein has also demonstrated a willingness to threaten to use the oil weapon and to use his own export programme to manipulate oil markets. This would display his personal power, enhance his image as a pan-Arab leader... and pressure others for a lifting of economic sanctions against his regime. The United States should conduct an immediate policy review toward Iraq including military, energy, economic and political/diplomatic assessments. The United States should then develop an integrated strategy with key allies in Europe and Asia, and with key countries in the Middle East, to restate goals with respect to Iraqi policy and to restore a cohesive coalition of key allies.'"
Iraq invasion was about oil Nafeez Ahmed Environment The Guardian
But when I challenged you to show evidence of any oil theft, you provided not a shred. Next time you make a statement (especially in bold print), be prepared to present something in its defense. Something specific, in YOUR words, not just some lengthy link, which also does not answer my question (where, who, when ???)
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