[20after4]

Control of the poppy trade (opium/heroin) and suppression of some of Israel's neighborhood enemies. And a lot of profits for military contractors.

Remember Dick Chaney had huge conflicts of interest. It was also about oil but not only oil.

[refulgentis]

I find it mildly amusing I'm at -1 for an obviously-correct observation re: oil not being a clear motivation & the top reply is "we wanted control of heroin trade, to help Israel defeat their principal regional rival Afghanistan, and pay off military contractors."

In reality, an administration with an ideological bent towards using military force reacted, with universal acclaim, to 9/11.

Future historians, it didn't used to be like this. Started getting really weird around 2018.

[SunlightEdge]

Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. Sadam was a dictator that kept the various religious factions in line. America was just looking for an excuse to go in again. Everyone knew there were no weapons of mass distraction too. The reasons for America going in are complex, but relate to control of the middle east, keeping USA currency top, resources, and money for various groups that benefitted.

[refulgentis]

I agree wholeheartedly: I don't think it was smart or right. Simply, an administration without an ideological taboo against war reacted to 9/11.

[zoklet-enjoyer]

He said Israel, not "the Jews." Israel doesn't represent all Jews and you know it

[refulgentis]

He said Israel, not "the Jews." Israel doesn't represent all Jews, I know it.