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This is ludicrous and unsupported. Selling anything to Iraq has been forbidden for more than 10 years by international treaties. There's a blockade, and it's not there for nothing.
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It is a well documented fact that all materials and parts for Saddams airforce come from France. And the international treaties aren't stopping that nor, the missle and radar technology that is being used against us daily in the no flight zone. I guess its ok to be shot at daily if its not your country.
Where did that stuff come from? I guess you have created for yourself a good reason showing that the blockades aren't working. (its called a violation.. get it?)
NOT to speak of the 30 billion in oil contracts pending with France as soon as sanctions are lifted. Who do those contracts exist with? Whos regieme will it support? The US has declared that oil proceeds will go to restoring the reconstruction of Iraq and to the people. France would be happy with the dictator there, and keeping the people under oppression for their monetary benefit. NOW who is the humanitarian here?
If you think this is about oil, you are right. France and Russia are poised to gain MUCH more by keeping war away. Once the regieme change is over, who will gain? Just look at Kuwait and tell us if that 1991 skirmish was for oil. We (US) kept our contracts and asked to buy it at market price. That isn't conquest or colonization. Its called freedom. Im sure the Iraqi's would enjoy it if the French didn't see so much dollar signs for their continued domination.
The best gauge for future action is the past. Who rules Afghanistan? Their people. Who rules Kuwait? Their people. Don't make the US to be something is isn't. Freedoms important to us, and we don't take that lightly.
I dont mean for this to come across harsh. That is not my intention. Its only politics, and no one is 100% right. Please pardon the tone that this post has taken on. Just food for thought.
