Alan Greenspan claims Iraq war was really for oil

Graham Paterson
Greenspan on the 'irresponsible' Bush

AMERICA’s elder statesman of finance, Alan Greenspan, has shaken the White House by declaring that the prime motive for the war in Iraq was oil.

In his long-awaited memoir, to be published tomorrow, Greenspan, a Republican whose 18-year tenure as head of the US Federal Reserve was widely admired, will also deliver a stinging critique of President George W Bush’s economic policies.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article2461214.ece

Greenspan, 81, is understood to believe that......

“I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil,” he says.

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Originally posted by Terry Ishmael:
“I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil,” he says.

what other message would sell to the Chairman of the Federal Reserve? Bush sold all these fellas his message to have them agree with him. .... how quick everyone forget the Americans was watching the Russian ... Russia forgive 8 to 12 billion dollars debt to Iraq just before the war started. Russia was becoming a strategic partner with Saddam etc ... go read up on it.

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Originally posted by Terry Ishmael:
“I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil,” he says.

Strange...the way events can unfold...even with calculated efforts...

Dollar is becoming worthless...Gas - $5 per gal.

Looks like the whole damn thing is back firing eh?

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Originally posted by limer:

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Originally posted by Terry Ishmael:
“I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil,” he says.

Strange...the way events can unfold...even with calculated efforts...

Dollar is becoming worthless...Gas - $5 per gal.

Looks like the whole damn thing is back firing eh?

backfire is a mild way to put it ....

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Originally posted by limer:

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Originally posted by Terry Ishmael:
“I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil,” he says.

Strange...the way events can unfold...even with calculated efforts...

Dollar is becoming worthless...Gas - $5 per gal.

Looks like the whole damn thing is back firing eh?

They did not expect this. Jay Leno thought that gas would be free. As jovial as he was, I am sure that many shared his idea more seriously.

Have you guys noticed how small Bush eyes have gotten. He looks so much like a wicked witch sitting there in that garden in Sharm el Sheikh.

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Originally posted by Pink Panther:
backfire is a mild way to put it ....

We are now up shit's creek.

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Originally posted by ksazma:
Have you guys noticed how small Bush eyes have gotten. He looks so much like a wicked witch sitting there in that garden in Sharm el Sheikh.

is because he is hoping that McCain will win the election and carry out/finish the war in Iraq. Anything less will be a major blow to his already 8 yrs of failure.

And if things plays out the American way McCain will be the president.

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Originally posted by Pink Panther:

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Originally posted by ksazma:
Have you guys noticed how small Bush eyes have gotten. He looks so much like a wicked witch sitting there in that garden in Sharm el Sheikh.

is because he is hoping that McCain will win the election and carry out/finish the war in Iraq. Anything less will be a major blow to his already 8 yrs of failure.

And if things plays out the American way McCain will be the president.

I do believe that this will be the case as well.

before writing further, u guys should borrow a book called "dangerous nation" and read it. this nation is a theocracy masquerading as a democracy.
check out how our greatest "heroes" were inveterate liars..and this book ain't written by no iranian/arab...