Interesting War Links

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:15 pm

This thread is dedicated to the posting and discussion of web links related to the current U.S. led war with Iraq.

<a href="http://www.iraqometer.com/">Iraq-o-Meter</a>
Handy visual aid giving raw numbers relating to numbers of allied deaths, Iraqi casualties, bombs dropped, etc.

They also reminded me of this nifty little quote that I recall reading:

"Extending the war into Iraq would have incurred incalculable human and political costs. We would have been forced to occupy Baghdad and, in effect, rule Iraq. The coalition would instantly have collapsed, the Arabs deserting in anger and other allies pulling out as well. Exceeding the U.N.'s mandate would have destroyed the precedent of international response to aggression we hoped to establish. Had we gone the invasion route, the U.S. could still be an occupying power in a bitterly hostile land."

-- From Why We Didn't Remove Saddam by George Bush [Sr.] and Brent Scowcroft, Time Magazine, 1998

<a href="http://www.nwc.navy.mil/newrulesets/The ... p.htm">The Pentagon's New Map</a>
I posted this link before, but I really enjoyed this article so here it is again.

<a href="http://www.zmag.org/zmag/articles/ShalomIranIraq.html" target=_blank>THE UNITED STATES AND THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR</a>
I found this to be rather interesting and insightful read as it gives good overview of the events, politics, and economics that shaped U.S. policies toward the Middle East.

Giton · Post by **Giton** » Mon Apr 07, 2003 1:52 pm

Regarding the information policyof both Iraq an US military, the numbers and stats can't be true...

Till now those "body-counters" are nothing more as a sort of macabre fun.

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 12:24 am

More links!!!!
Am I the only person who actually looks for interesting info and sites?

God...I suck...

TheRealNeoHentaiMaster · Post by **TheRealNeoHentaiMaster** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 12:48 am

Wow man, way to post a quote that has absolutely nothing to do with the present war with Iraq. Why dont we post some quotes from Mcarther explaining why an invasion of main land Japan was a bad idea too. The relevence of both quotes to the present situation is about equal. Also that casualtie counter is complete bullshit. Theres no way of knowing an anywhere near accurate count of causualties, both military and civilian, on Iraqs side until the war is long over.

EarthCurrent · Post by **EarthCurrent** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 1:01 am

Kids, I am well aware of Iraq-o-meters short comings as are its creators:

Iraq-o-Meter Website wrote:Iraqometer does not guarantee the accuracy of its information.

The data presented by Iraqometer is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Iraqometer does not recommend on-site verification at the present time.

I merely posted it because it amuses me with its dinging sounds among other things.

TheRealNeoHentaiMaster wrote:Why dont we post some quotes from Mcarther explaining why an invasion of main land Japan was a bad idea too.

Since when are we threatening to "reinvade" Japan?

I fear my love of irony isn't for everyone...