The war in Iraq has dragged on for so long, and the reasons for fighting there have changed so many times, that it has become difficult and somewhat boring to keep up with the shifting justifications.Some people think we're there for the oil. Some think we're trying to make sure the terrorists don't hit us again, just like they did on September 11, 2001, only worse. Some think we're there to change the regime of Saddam Hussein. Some think it was just a big mistake and we would withdraw if we could.
But according to Condoleeza Rice,
We are fighting to help the Iraqis to develop a democratic government that can provide for its people.So ...
that's why we set up the death squads ...
and that's why we use so much depleted uranium ...
and that's why we bomb civilians in residential neighborhoods ...
... to help the Iraqis develop a democratic government!
We should have known it all along; in fact, we are uniquely qualified to do this, since we have a formerly democratic government that doesn't give a damn about providing for its people.
I just thought you might like to know that.