fast bloke

OK - Some think it is about weapons of mass destruction. Some think it is about Oil. Look at the big picture. What years did the last BIG American recessions occur? (Strangely enough, they happened just before Gulf 1, Nam and WW2)What happened next? See the pattern? Major recession..... America goes to war. President <insert name here> pumps billions of dollars from the 'war chest' into the economy. (Build planes, boats, missiles etc etc) Recession ends. Why else do you think Wall Street is expected to take a big hike if war becomes official. Why does <insert name of Brit PM> always play along? Itsa becausea wea alla speaka the Englisha. Why is this the first time that the entire nation looks doubtful? Anything to do with the 'war' on Osama bin liner last year? Was that supposed to be the economy starter? Should they try to avoid declaring war on slippery individuals for the next economy kick start???? I should think so. Maybe Gorge Dubbya really is stoopider than he appears!!

hotsam

This didn't happen during the Gulf "War". This war was fought with existing inventory. US planners saw it as an opportunity to get rid of Vietnam-era inventory....and some World War II inventory as well, as I seem to remember the USS Missouri and USS New Jersey blasting away at Kuwait with their 16" guns.

Luke

Its all about having a stratigic base in that part of the world.It will cost them around $27 billion just to pay off Turkeys War costs.And then they plan on not leaving and setting up full time.