General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Why on Earth should we nominate a presidential candidate who voted for war with Iraq? [View all]I sometimes think a lot of people who have come to this site since those early Bush* years are not aware of the politics that went into this decision as opposed to the purported need to act in our national security interests. But when one looks at the pure raw consequences of that authorization some of our Dems penned their names to, how can we look at them today and say we support them. These were not honest mistakes or poor judgment; these were calculated decisions designed to settle old scores, get the big oil companies a leg up on the Iraqi oil fields, and line the Carlye Group (Bush's father reaped a lot of profit from this war as a result of his inclusion in this company), as well as Halliburton (that would be the same company paying Dick Cheney "deferred compensation" while on leave from his position there to serve as the selected Vice President, which compensation he was free to access upon leaving office) POCKETS. In other words, the old trite truism -- follow the money -- came into play once again. Surprise, surprise.
Sam