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Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian
Except his argument didn't make sense. I have no problem with a differing opinion. My beliefs and Hitchens' were pretty much lock-stock until Iraqi Freedom 2 Electra Buga-loo went down. It was pretty obvious to anyone that paid attention, that Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and friends where spinning a tale and Hitchens fell for it.
Not sure if you've noticed yet, but most of those talking points were right. Iraq didn't WMD's and wasn't involved with 9-11, combine that with you equating any dissension to war with the term lefty, kind of weakens your argument.
It has been way too soon to determine if the removel of Saddam was good or bad for that region. What we do know is that the US has spent way to high of a price for Saddam's scalp. Not to mention the fact that drawing attention away from Afganistan aided in Osama's escape. A real life terrorist.
Which makes me think that invading Iraq wasn't the best idea for the US.
I do think Saddam was a crazy Mo-fo who was an evil e, but his posturing in a twisted way, keep that region somewhat stable and Iran in check.
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Ok. So you disagree with him on Iraq. I disagree with him on religion.
The point is, I feel his opinion is never based on ideology but on sober
consideration. He is driven by intellect and not ideology IMO. That is why I have more respect for him.