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Americans are subjected to a narrow and highly controlled range of opinion regarding Iraq and the U.S. occupation.
  • so shooter, wouldn't the US be better for Saudi Arabia then the House of Saud as well? And wouldn't the US be better for Egypt, Syria, China, Kuwait, Darfur, Tibet, etc. etc. etc.?

    Since taking out oppressive tyrants, monarchs, and dictators, and replacing them with Freedom and Democracy is a valid reason for invading other countries and occupying them, what excuse do you have for Eqypt, Saudi Arabia, and all the other oppressive police states we support? Do they get a pass because they are our "friends" and "stalwart allies"? Because, if I recall, Saddam was once our "friend" as well, like when we put him in power to do battle with Iran.