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THE government has admitted the need to secure oil supplies is a factor in Australia's continued military involvement in Iraq.
Defence Minister Brendan Nelson said today oil was a factor in Australia's contribution to the unpopular war, as "energy security'' and stability in the Middle East would be crucial to the nation's future.
Government admits oil behind Iraq stay | Herald Sun (http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0%2C21985%2C22021186-5005961%2C00.html - broken link)
THE government has admitted the need to secure oil supplies is a factor in Australia's continued military involvement in Iraq.
Defence Minister Brendan Nelson said today oil was a factor in Australia's contribution to the unpopular war, as "energy security'' and stability in the Middle East would be crucial to the nation's future.
Government admits oil behind Iraq stay | Herald Sun (http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0%2C21985%2C22021186-5005961%2C00.html - broken link)
That seems pretty obvious for all of the countries involved. Wonder why they say "admitted" was there ever a denial?
THE government has admitted the need to secure oil supplies is a factor in Australia's continued military involvement in Iraq.
Defence Minister Brendan Nelson said today oil was a factor in Australia's contribution to the unpopular war, as "energy security'' and stability in the Middle East would be crucial to the nation's future.
Government admits oil behind Iraq stay | Herald Sun (http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0%2C21985%2C22021186-5005961%2C00.html - broken link)
I am shocked. Just shocked. I don't believe it. I know the United States went there to bring freedom and democracy to those poor Iraqi people. I know because President Bush told us so.
I'm pretty sure they went the same reason every other country that sent a patrol unit or two did - they were pressured by the Bush Administration to get onboard. So although they thought it was ridiculous, they still sent a couple squads over so they could get put on the list "of the Willing". Aside from the Brits, that coalition is pretty much a sad joke, as some might say the Bush Presidency has turned out to be.
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