The reason you don't see it in Big Media is because it's blatantly stupid, just like most conspiracy theories. If that were the US's interests and motivation here, they could have simply removed the sanctions against Iraq (cutting a deal to do so in exchange for contracts fairly easily), thus lowering the price of oil. Furthermore, note that all the Big Oil companies in the US have been against the sanctions on Iraq, much less war. Posted by: John Thacker, on February 11, 2003 08:48 AM

You are a sexy dame. Posted by: GReg, on February 11, 2003 09:29 AM

I have to agree with Thacker on this. It would cost us far less to cut a deal with Iraq as so many other countries have done. I also disagree with the assertion that there's virtually no international support. If anything, there's more support from non-arab nations than Arab nations, but we even have 3 or 4 of those working with us. Posted by: Ed, on February 11, 2003 12:55 PM

I hate the oil monopoly going on... Posted by: Joe, http://joe.blog-city.com on February 11, 2003 02:09 PM

Yeah, right. Whatever. I thought this was a music blog, not a left-wing conspiracy site. Another cute ditzy blonde, I guess the stereotype IS true. Posted by: Robert, on February 13, 2003 12:12 AM

John Thacker's statement is blatently stupid. If Iraq's oil was to be "set free" as is, it would be done under OPEC, not the U.S.'s NOPEC. That would defy the purpose of using Iraq's cheap oil to compete with OPEC if it switches to Euros as oil currency or threatens to. Also let's not forget, actually I'm sure you didn't know, that Iraq switched its oil currency and reserve currency from the U.S. dollar to the Euro in 2000. Because of the depreciation of the U.S. Dollar in recent years, Iraq reaped profits from doing so, and Iran and OPEC are already interested in such a switch. I feel sorry for those who think anything that's NOT on the mainstream media is a false conspiracy theory. You need to stop living inside your televisions and realise that the WORLD you see on it isn't a world at all, it's merely a tiny tiny part of the world called "public relations". Posted by: David, on March 3, 2003 12:10 AM

Hey, give the "ditzy blonde" a break, she didn't say she studied it. There's no need to insult her. The idea that someone like the president would believe he could create a war for oil is insane. No one in the White House would come close to thinking it possible. Anyway, in conclusion I have to say Aimee Deep is one fine name. Posted by: Poosh, http://www.poosh.net on March 5, 2003 03:37 PM

There's no need to insult her, she said she did not study the thing, give her a break. Anyway, Aimee Deep is one fine name. Posted by: Poosh, http://www.poosh.net on March 6, 2003 05:57 PM

Yes -- and another mouth breathing conservative war monger. Guess that stereotype is true too. Posted by: david, on March 16, 2003 12:49 PM

conspiracy theory #213 could the US have planted the SARS virus in china to keep her busy with her own backyard? so as to close an eye for the going ons in iraq ? if it is true i guess we will be the biggest LIAR and bioterrorist in the world !! Posted by: angel, on March 29, 2003 08:14 AM

Actually, I think the study has alot of merit, conspiracy theory or not; it is a study into the "intent", always a difficult case to prove either way; prove its NOT true! Note, the latest "plan" is for Iraq to remain a part of OPEC, but--notably--without quota limits. If you bothered to read the essay, which I doubt, you would see that this is designed, according to the essay. You can't simply dismiss a theory when its given with evidence. Study it first, or STFU. Congrats to YOU Aimee, for having more balls than these men. Posted by: Apache1337, on April 8, 2003 09:31 PM