Incidentally, to all the war hawks in the world, throughout history...if another country has a resource you want, wouldn't be easier to just ASK?!
The Mongols could've just ASKED China for it's resources & made some sort of agreement.
White Settlers could've ASKED the Indigenous Americans to share the resources, after all the Indigamerican tribes graciously & selflessly saved the Pilgrims bacon circa 1620 (according to the official story at least).
When times are hard, it makes sense to work together & cooperate.
BUT NOOOOOOOO....Patriarchal thinking says "WANT! WAR! TAKE! *ARRRGLE*!
War's about only one thing, Greed & Huge Egos! It's stupid! Warfare is only just as self-defense & when negotiation, diplomacy, sanctions & such have failed (you can't negotiate with Hitler, for example).
Sure, Saddam & Sons were complete monsters but our war with them was totally unnecessary. Now you have a nation in shambles with sectarian violence & a replacement govt. that's rusty at best & corrupt at worst. If glad they booted us out. Good for us & them. They need to do things on their own. Let's hope they recover & not turn into "Saddam Part 2".
The Person Who Dies With The Most Toys...Is Still Dead!
You can't take your stuff to the grave & beyond.