^^ the map says it all.... Iraq is strategically a very useful base for the future [if any] military involvement in Iran.

sorry for not giving that much context for those that don't know this guy. He is one of the generals in recent light saying Rumsfeld should resign and was interviewed on tv a few times.
heres the link, i forgot to add it: http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/Tr...m_of_0414.html
xblackdogx Reviewed by xblackdogx on . An overlooked statement...(?) This is a quote from Maj. General John Batiste, who led the 1st Infantry Division in Iraq. GEN. BATISTE: I think we need a fresh start in the Department of Defense. I think that would be incredibly uplifting. I think we need accountability for what happened five years ago. I think all that has to be resolved before we can move forward and finish what we started. If this is not a direct admittance of gov't involvement in 9/11, what else happened 5 years ago that would need such Rating: 5