Why do we need troops in Iraq when we have an ally like Israel in the area?
I thought the entire point of Israel is that US has a foothold in the region? Why do we have bases in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait?
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Why have 2 of anything?
Probably something about not having all your eggs in one basket.
Yeah, but after a certain number of baskets, it turns from using baskets to store eggs, to using eggs to mark baskets.
Because Israel's interest doesn't align with the US perfectly?
The current season of the In the Dark podcast is examining a likely-illegal mass killing in Haditha, Iraq, by USA marines in 2005. I recommend it to anyone who’s interested in serious investigative journalism.
- Zainab Younis Salim, 5—daughter.
- Aisha Younis Salim, 3—daughter.
- A 1-year-old girl staying with the family.
Jesus Christ
By June 17, 2008, six defendants had their cases dropped and a seventh was found not guilty.