According to Republicans (and John McCain), the US invaded Iraq in order to liberate the Iraqi people. We invaded another country to give them freedom. So someone please explain to me why the Bush administration is planning to build permanent US military bases in Iraq. These bases will not be bound by Iraqi law, and will cement the US occupation. Obviously this idea is not being well received by Iraqis, already tens of thousands of people have gathered in cities all over Iraq to protest, but since when does the government listen to the people these days?

Maybe it’s time other nations started putting sanctions on the United States.