05-21-2003, 08:41 PM
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Insane
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Originally posted by Kadath
I knew about the problems with the "oil for food" program back in the winter, when I found an article from the BBC about it. The idea that this is the fault of "the UN," as if they were some shadowy mysterious organization is ludicrous. We were a driving force behind the UN until GW started to steer us away. WE are the criminals here, as much as any other member. Further, given the precedent set by our actions toward Iraq and its oil, I don't doubt we would gladly pay the next leader of Iraq, whoever that might be, for fat oil contracts and ignore what he chooses to do with that money. We care about ourselves first and others second.
Regardless, the original thrust of my post was this. People choose to ignore the things that are inconvenient or detrimental to their cause/point, even going so far as to accuse others of fault X, while those they support are just as guilty of fault X.
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Very well put, Kadath. |
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