Why are we in Afghanistan and Iraq?

Discussion in 'Politics & Religion' started by 24788, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. #1
    Does anyone know why we are in Afghanistan and Iraq? It doesn't add up I mean people say oh "9/11", but that's clearly not the reason.

    If someone has a good argument to 9/11 please explain it to me. It just doesn't add up.
     
    24788, Nov 11, 2010 IP
  2. hardeep80s

    hardeep80s Well-Known Member

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    This is why the UK are in Afghanistan:
    The Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) gas pipeline which runs through much of Afghanistan has been given the go ahead for December this year.
    The governments of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) are putting the final touches to agreements for the construction of the strategically important gas pipeline.
    The TAPI pipe will transport vast quantities of natural gas from Turkmenistan to India and Pakistan, through Afghanistan — yet the issue remains as to how it will be protected from “insurgent” attacks.
    The principal concern presently is that of security as the proposed pipeline's route will takes it through both Helmand Province in Afghanistan and Balochistan in Pakistan.

    Both these regions are considered “unstable” areas “requiring” Western military intervention to combat “terrorism.”
    Few doubt that the only effective, acceptable and reliable long term security will be that provided by the presence of British and other Allied troops.

    This in turn suggests British military involvement in that country for the decade-plus economic lifetime of the project.

    A secondary issue of interest relates to the as yet undisclosed composition of the international consortium of multinationals that will “win” the contracts to build and maintain the pipeline.

    It is thought likely that US giants such as Haliburton, which has done very nicely out of “reconstructing” Iraq, will be awarded the lion's share of the work.

    I have no idea why we invaded Iraq, could it be an oil issue?
     
    hardeep80s, Nov 11, 2010 IP
  3. Ojasvi Bhargava

    Ojasvi Bhargava Peon

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    India is the best.

    All Coutries were originated from my country and those who didnt want to live with Indian Strict and good policy were sent out India and were so called Rascals but renamed themselved to Christian,Islamic,Muslim etc..etc.

    These People are now a family and are generally involved in shameful acts below:

    1. Affair With Multiple People
    2. No Shame of being Naked in Public (shame on their two piece clothes)
    2. Have Sex Before Marriage
    3. Child Sex
    4. White Racism
    5. AIDS invention (biggest Shame Ever)
    6. Behave like animals by eating meat and all kind of useless stuff even dirty pig meat.
    7. Invented the Porn Industry
    8. Whites are Biggest Porn industry
    9. Have Sex with unknown people even after marriage.
    10. Have Sex with Daughter (in Australia but not sure about others)

    Shame on Christians and all other kind of religion who are involved in this shameful acts.

    Admin or Mod might delete this coz of unknown truth they wanna hide about their religion.

    LMAO!!
     
    Ojasvi Bhargava, Nov 11, 2010 IP
  4. Obamanation

    Obamanation Well-Known Member

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    I'm not so sure. I just had a couple of Pakistani mobile application development contractors in my office today. Their English was horrible and there were only 6 in the US, with the remainder of their development shop in Pakistan. That said, their blended rates came out to be a fraction of what we pay to an India based shop. It was like 1994 all over again. Glad to see there is always someone willing to help overpaid and lazy workers step up the pace a bit.

    Perhaps we are in Afghanistan to bring down the costs of IT labor.
     
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  5. ApocalypseXL

    ApocalypseXL Notable Member

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    I know our 15 year olds are mostly idiots (it's an age thing) but did you really have to go all out to reinforce the stereotypes . Ah , well don't be surprised when someone tells you that Indian are idiotic over-patriotic spammers . Because from what you can see based on the majority Indian's activity on this forum that's the impression one can form .

    Also please don't apply for Australian citizenship or I'll have to add "massive drop in IQ" on the next "Reasons not to go to ..." paper . Really kid you're a black hole , you should go to school it's fun and can sometimes even cure stupidity .
     
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  6. illianafrazer

    illianafrazer Well-Known Member

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    Indian's or Aussies ... every thing lies in individual attitude towards their life. So if there is filth and sorrow outside why should you see them and comment on it?

    after all nothing is ideal in India too (iam an Indian)
     
    illianafrazer, Nov 12, 2010 IP
  7. 24788

    24788 Peon

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    Earth has many great locations and many great people. Please go outside and visit more. You haven't learned anything about the world yet.

    Hardeep - interesting. I must go research.
     
    24788, Nov 12, 2010 IP
  8. moneyman122

    moneyman122 Active Member

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    OK, the USA hit Afghanistan because the Taliban would not hand over Al Qada. We are still there because we feel we have some obligation to build the country up from the stone age it was and still is in ... well maybe bronze age is more apt. The President we have now is committed to losing at all costs ala Vietnam. We resumed eh 1992 Gulf War with Iraq because Saddam was thought to be a threat. We presented 16 separate reasoning to the UN and the American public. We have just about finished there despite many problems with congress wanting to defund the effort. Iraq is also a great platform in the ME and was important to the COG in the war on terror. Our current President in 2006/2007 wanted us to pull out .. no ifs ans or buts about it. Paraphrasing he said it was a loser and we could not win.

    Now the big question .... was it worth it. Depends on if you consider any war worth the effort in men and treasure. Was WWI worth it or WWII or the Korean war or ... and you can go on. Hey at least all of Europe doesn't speak German or ruled by a German Chancellor.

    In life ya rolls the dice and takes your chances; I hopes for sevens and elevens.
     
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  9. betaturn

    betaturn Peon

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    Its sad that no one knows the reality of USA invasion over Iraq and Afghanistan. The reason for attacking Afghanistan is to establish a permanent military base in Afghanistan, as it is the most important strategic location in the entire Asia. Afghanistan is at the heart of Asia. It borders with Pakistan, Iran and China. Thus by having a permanent military base in Afghanistan would prevent any unprecedented attack from any of these countries that are capable of threatening Israel. Because when WWIII is waged, these countries can pose a nuclear threat or air strike on Israel. Israel is going to dramatically increase its borders, from eastern Europe to bordering Afghanistan. Thus Afghanistan poses a significant threat as long as Taliban have a strong hold in Afghanistan. The reason for attack on Iraq was to ensure a steady supply of oil during difficult times of war. And also to eliminate any possible resistance from Iraq during WWIII.
     
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  10. ApocalypseXL

    ApocalypseXL Notable Member

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    Ya instead of giving Israel the Patriot II systems we've opted to go in the Afghanistan and wage war .
     
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  11. Obamanation

    Obamanation Well-Known Member

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    Nobody, except for you you Betaturn. Just like nobody knows who is and is not a true Muslim except for you. You should start up your own website so the rest of us lesser informed people can check in with you to get the truth. Your membership should provide provide you enough $$$ to feed your goat, maybe.
     
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  12. ApocalypseXL

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    I wonder if extremists have a set of rules that goats must follow lol .
     
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    Afghanistan is a mission.

    Iraqi is a misguided, unfunded and unnecessary politically motivated quagmire.
     
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    ipostmedia Active Member

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    Well it's easy. Oil and power in the middle-east to protect Israel.
     
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    eric8476 Active Member

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    why are the eastern mountains of afghanistan so hard to check. it's like al quada found a safe place to hide for a long time????
     
    eric8476, Nov 15, 2010 IP
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    Because the terrorists just move to terror friendly Pakistan when the going get's tough .
     
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    I think my signature has the ans of your question
     
    Vebtools, Nov 16, 2010 IP
  18. ApocalypseXL

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    So a sport betting forum is the reason why we have troops there ? Nice one man .
     
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    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    Holy Hell... a sensible and informed post on the P&R forum... it is a sign of the apocalypse.
     
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  20. eric8476

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    isn't pakistan our allies? shouldn't they give us access to their own mountains?
     
    eric8476, Nov 16, 2010 IP