Iraq is just a distraction from the real goal?

This one, alas, sounds very likely, especially when describing Cheney. It is from a guy who calls himself Radical Russ who has a progressive radio show in Portland, OR. The link includes a link to the audio of the show, where it is discussed in detail (I didn't listen).

I … offer my theory that Cheney et al knew torture wouldn't work, and used it anyway to further their goal of purposefully inflaming the Muslim world, for without that massive recruiting tool, plus too few American soldiers plus unguarded ammo dumps, there wouldn't have been enough chaos and bloodshed to get away with stealing billions from the Treasury.