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Saturday, January 5, 2013

On that Iraq War---and where we are now


From producer, writer, director Michael Moore's Facebook page earlier today:

You might have seen that on Monday President Obama will likely nominate former Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Nebraska Republican, to be Secretary of Defense.

But what you probably haven't seen – because everyone has forgotten – is that back in 2007, Chuck Hagel went totally crazy and told the truth about our invasion of Iraq. Here's what he said:

"People say we're not fighting for oil. Of course we are. They talk about America's national interest. What the hell do you think they're talking about? We're not there for figs." 
 Link:    The Costs of War for Oil | FPIF
 

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