The wording used by the Bush administration appears to have been chosen to obscure its intention to have both long-term access to Iraqi bases and complete freedom to use them to launch operations against Iran and Syria. Full Story »
Posted by Jeff Clark
The Bush administration intended to obtain permanent military bases in Iraq when it invaded that unfortunate country, and concealing the agenda has been part of the administration's strategy all along. The story highlights this aspect exceptionally well. I agree with the author that the purpose of the bases is not to protect Iraq, but to facilitate possible attacks on Iran or Syria.
