I thought we were attempting to have an honest discussion. We're not on neo-con talk radio. I'm not saying who's fault it is but trying to be realitic. Most followers of issues in Southwest Asia knew that Iran was the threat and an enemy of the US since the overthrow of the Shah in 1978 by Khommeni and the mullahs. Saddam actually served as a neutralizing force in the region and was not a threat to us. My point is the invasion and occupation of Iraq strengthen the Iranians. I think I made that comment in 2003 before we launched OIF
I basically agree. People have blamed the Chinese for their invasion of Tibet, the Soviets for their invasion of Afghanistan, and the U.S. for their invasion of Iraq. There is nothing old about that.
About 18 months ago a professor said that the winner of the Iraq invasion was Iran for the rise of the Shia in Iraqi politics. However, with the chaos of the U.S. occupation, it is hard to see who are the winners and losers.