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The mistakes we made with Iraq were 1. Not taking him out the first time. We had an international coalition, and there was every justification for removing him from power. We also had a greater number of troops in the area that would have been a help to stabilize the country. 2. When we invaded this time, we went for style over substance. This was Rumsfeld fault for relying too much on the idea of "Shock and Awe" rather than something more appropriate like the Powell Doctrine. We allowed the country to destabilize too easily, after the overthrow was complete. It allowed certain factions to take hold, until Petraus' strategy took over.
Do I believe we made mistakes with Iraq? Sure. We made several as far as the "selling" of the war, and its execution. But I do not believe the war to be unjustified or hypocritical. You must remember, we went into Afghanistan and overthrew their government as well, we didn't just go looking for Osama.
The reason President Bush the elder gave for not invading was fear of destabilizing the region, which was a pretty legitimate fear. Its easy to look back and second guess, but I kinda respect the guy for not taking extra chances.