Was It Always About Oil?
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In light of the recent no-bid oil contracts that were given to five major United States oil companies, including Exxon Mobil, Total, Shell, BP, Chevron and other small western oil companies it's hard not to question whether oil has been the major cause of the Iraq war all along. Since the beginning, this administration has offered multiple excuses for this war, which have left the public wondering.
Wait, weren't Osama Bin Laden and other members responsible for 9/11 in Afghanistan?
Wait, Iraq doesn't have weapons of mass destruction?
Wait, now our mission is to fight terrorism and spread democracy?
It can all be very confusing, but when one reaches to the heart of the controversy the answer becomes clear. Iraq has one of the richest oil supplies in the world and one that western companies have been shut off from for decades. As news breaks that private and expedient deals are being made between western oil companies and an unstable Iraqi government, an already hostile world is starting to speculate on American intentions. Also, the fact that the US State Department, which is also advising the Iraqi government and oil ministry, not only supports the contracts but helped draw them up makes us here at home question our government's motives as well.
At this point, Iraq's oil law is still pending in parliament and everyone, including other nations, who have been waiting in line for years are being pushed aside. With skyrocketing oil prices, it all seems too convenient that these U.S. oil companies that are already achieving record profits would be given the first foot in the door to Iraq's oil supply before the country has established any sort of comprehensive guidelines on how to distribute the resources. But, as Bush prepares to leave office it seems like he may be trying to do what he can to secure Iraq oil for his oil buddies and allies, all I can say to that is surprise, surprise.
Wait, weren't Osama Bin Laden and other members responsible for 9/11 in Afghanistan?
Wait, Iraq doesn't have weapons of mass destruction?
Wait, now our mission is to fight terrorism and spread democracy?
It can all be very confusing, but when one reaches to the heart of the controversy the answer becomes clear. Iraq has one of the richest oil supplies in the world and one that western companies have been shut off from for decades. As news breaks that private and expedient deals are being made between western oil companies and an unstable Iraqi government, an already hostile world is starting to speculate on American intentions. Also, the fact that the US State Department, which is also advising the Iraqi government and oil ministry, not only supports the contracts but helped draw them up makes us here at home question our government's motives as well.
At this point, Iraq's oil law is still pending in parliament and everyone, including other nations, who have been waiting in line for years are being pushed aside. With skyrocketing oil prices, it all seems too convenient that these U.S. oil companies that are already achieving record profits would be given the first foot in the door to Iraq's oil supply before the country has established any sort of comprehensive guidelines on how to distribute the resources. But, as Bush prepares to leave office it seems like he may be trying to do what he can to secure Iraq oil for his oil buddies and allies, all I can say to that is surprise, surprise.
weapons of mass destruction magically morphed into record profits for mega-oil-companies. wait. where were the weapons in the first place?... thats a lame magic trick :(