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Originally posted by Groove
Huh? WTF?
Q1) The UK and US gave Saddam arms to attack the Iranians. The US even gave him anthrax and chemical warfare technology ie. the very same weapons that now represent such a grave threat to World peace! Why is it unreasonable for me to be cynical about the fact that the US and UK are now about to launch a war to disarm a despot that they armed!
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You're trying to compare 12+ years ago to now. It won't work. During the Iran-Iraq war things were different, and the USA obviously felt it was in the best interest at the time to even the playing field. Tell me.... who was helping Iran at the time?
That's like the jerks who say the US gave weapons to Al Quaida during the Russian occupation of Afganistan. Well DUH, of course they did, because <i>during those times</i> it was felt that Russia's invasion tactics were not right. I'm sure there are tons of very political and strategic reasons why countries back certain other countries at certain times, but fuck man, TIMES CHANGE.
The answer to your question should have been obvious.
And what's with the "huh? WTF?" thing? Did you not think anyone would take a moment to actually answer your questions?
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Q2) I implied that Russia and France were trying to defend their economic interests, NOT "World peace" as they claim. Your comments seem to support this argument.
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Okay, possibly I misread that particular question. If, as you say, we are in agreement on that one then I stand corrected.
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So who the fuck are you "kidding"? 
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Everyone is so touchy lately.