Oil was always the alternate hypothesis, even though there was no case that it was done to protect Saudi oil, as someone suggested.

"there are maybe half a dozen critical reasons for the invasion, of which this is one."

I was cited for not producing links to evidence. Where's yours on this statement. I think some of you guys just pull things out of your asses, and then present them as viable arguments. Not quite think tank calibre stuff. Personally, I will take Walt and Merschirmer, who specialize in the area.