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dc_dux · 07-12-2008, 02:31 PM

the biggest problem (among many) with the Bush (and ace) cowboy approach to foreign policy in general, and overthrowing Saddam in particular, was that they completely ignored the likely consequences.

sectarian violence at a level never seen before in Iraq...and by some measures, more civilian deaths in 5 years than the 20+ years under Saddam.

massive numbers (millions) of displaced persons, mostly the Iraqi middle class

the worst public health crisis in Iraq in 50+ years

a new "cause celebre" for terrorist recruitment

a stronger and more influential Iran in the region

All of these outcomes were predicted and ignored in pursuit of a rigid ideological goal or personal vendetta.

To what end?

07-12-2008, 02:31 PM	#47 (permalink)
dc_dux Location: Washington DC	the biggest problem (among many) with the Bush (and ace) cowboy approach to foreign policy in general, and overthrowing Saddam in particular, was that they completely ignored the likely consequences. sectarian violence at a level never seen before in Iraq...and by some measures, more civilian deaths in 5 years than the 20+ years under Saddam. massive numbers (millions) of displaced persons, mostly the Iraqi middle class the worst public health crisis in Iraq in 50+ years a new "cause celebre" for terrorist recruitment a stronger and more influential Iran in the region All of these outcomes were predicted and ignored in pursuit of a rigid ideological goal or personal vendetta. To what end? __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 07-12-2008 at 02:35 PM..