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It was a lie of convenience. It allowed them to market the invasion of Iraq in a way that would seem palatable to Americans.
It was always about how to position the invasion. The American populace doesn't want war, but they will tolerate it if they feel threatened or want revenge... Linking Saddam to WMDs and 9/11 accomplishes both of these items.
Americans do not see themselves as a nation that goes to war for oil (read: stability in the Middle East so that the flow of oil can continue and American oil interests can continue to be profitable).
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"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars."
- Old Man Luedecke
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