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Bad week for republicans
jdrabinski Offline
#1 Posted:
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Seems a bad week for republicans...

--No weapons of mass destruction. Still. Still. Still.

--53% of Americans think the cost of the War in Iraq was 'not worth it.' (CNN/Gallup)

--The Administration is looking VERY suspicious on this whole CIA agent leak thing. No independent prosecutor? Uh, sure, we can trust Ashcroft...just not with our constitutional rights?

--Schwarzenegger admires Hitler and sexually harasses women. Hey, if you crucified Clinton for it, be consistent! At least Bill didn't think Hitler was a hero.

--Limbaugh is exposed as a pill-popping racist. You had to see that one coming! Good to see his deranged rants were rooted in drug abuse.

--The Yankees lost the opener to the Twins in the Bronx (OK, so that one is just gratuitous...I just despise the Yankees).

A Twins-Cubs World Series would just cap off a fabulous month. I have no doubts that these trends will continue. The Cubs in the World Series? Well, that is a 'to see' proposition...

John
E-Chick Offline
#2 Posted:
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Well, would it be "OK" if Arnie groped a German woman that was a Nazi sympathizer?

Just my twisted mind...

Marla
Robby Offline
#3 Posted:
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Professor, the fact that Iraq had WMD is not in question. What do you think happened to them?
billyjackson Offline
#4 Posted:
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As for Hitler...

He was one of the most polished, well-practiced public speakers in history. He was absolutely mesmerizing, which accounts in part for his rise to power. Sure, he deserves an eternity of being anally raped with barbed wire, but the man had some undeniable expertise and talent. His tools were sharp.
cwilhelmi Offline
#5 Posted:
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Admitting that he was a skilled orator / rabble rouser and admiring him are two very different things!!

I don't know what he said about Hitler so I will not weigh in on it, just wanted to point out the difference...
billyjackson Offline
#6 Posted:
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Chris,

Noted as obvious.
choner Offline
#7 Posted:
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Robby,
If a tree doesn't fall in the forest, but someone says it did, then would one be able to find the fallen tree?

choner
SteveS Offline
#8 Posted:
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Saying we haven't found the WoMD (yet) is NOT the same thing as saying there are none to be found ...

the fact IS, Iraq DID have quite a little arsenal of WsOMD ... that really isn't in question ... hell, they've actually USED some ... it's no secret that they got some from Russia, got some from France and even got some from the US at one point back when we were providing support to help them fight Iran ...

Let's face it ... how tough could it be to hide a cache of arms of any type in a rugged country the size of California ???
tonester666 Offline
#9 Posted:
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Borrowed from Hog

BREAKING NEWS WMD's in Iraq????
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_399454,00050004.htm

Kuwait foils smuggling of chemicals, bio warheads from Iraq
Associated Press
Kuwait City, October 2

Kuwaiti security authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle $60 million worth of chemical weapons and biological warheads from Iraq to an unnamed European country, a Kuwaiti newspaper said on Wednesday.
The pro-Government Al-Siyassah, quoting an unnamed security source, said the suspects had been watched by security since they arrived in Kuwait and were arrested "in due time." It did not say when or how the smugglers entered Kuwait or when they were arrested.

The paper said the smugglers might have had accomplices inside Kuwait. It said Interior Minister Sheik Nawwaf Al Ahmed Al Sabah would hand over the smuggled weapons to an FBI agent at a news conference, but did not say when.

Government officials could not be immediately reached for comment.

Iraqi Interior Minister Nouri Al-Badran met on Tuesday with Sheik Nawwaf and discussed cooperation between the two countries in security matters. His visit is the first by an Iraqi interior minister to Kuwait since 1990.

More to Come!!!!!

Hog
DrMaddVibe Offline
#10 Posted:
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Robby, how dare you make fun of trees! Some of them are my relatives. You don't even know them so you have no right talking about them. Keep the tree talking to yourself...we don't want to hear anymore!
choner Offline
#11 Posted:
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SteveS, cache of arms aren't WMD. Regular bombs wouldn't even be in my list of WMD. Remember, Bush pretty much said they had Nuclear stuff. That's what is the pot of gold for Bush. Chemical weapons are common. Biological are a little harder to get and use effectively. So the big issue was the NUCLEAR ONES!

choner
xibbumbero Offline
#12 Posted:
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LOL at E-Chick. X
tailgater Offline
#13 Posted:
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Professor,
Are you saying that an actor and governor wanna-be should be compared to the highest elected office in terms of morals?

And anyone who concludes that Rush is a racist based on his NFL QB statement is a complete idiot.
Don't get me wrong, he may in fact be one. But his statement was 100% innocent, albeit misplaced.

And you have shown your true colors and to no ones surprise they are NOT Red, White or Blue.
To suggest that no WOMD is bad for "republicans" is an unbelievable statement from someone of your claimed intelligence. If they were in Irag, and they're not now, then someone else has them. And it's not likely one of our allies.
So when a terroist drops a biological/chemical/nuclear WOMD in your backyard you can point at Bush and laugh. Because YOU were right and HE chased the wrong bad guy.

I guess you showed those Republicans....
tailgater Offline
#14 Posted:
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Oh, I almost forgot:

Kudos for hating the yanks.

There just may be hope for you yet !
DrMaddVibe Offline
#15 Posted:
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Everyone hates a winner!
uncleb Offline
#16 Posted:
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I thought it was everyone hates a whiner.... or is it weiner.... whatever.
usahog Offline
#17 Posted:
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So they moved them to Syria.. there's still 3 tankers missing somewhere that left port before the war and you don't hear diddely Squat about them???
the Kuwaities find some WMD's being smuggled through their Country and it doesn't hit the news stations here... just in Europe and other country's??? whats up with that??? I know Saddam didn't send any into Iran... because after what he did to their people with WMD's they would have inturn sent them back LIVE!!!!!

Actually John I think it's a Great Week for All!!!!!

and I'll Be Watching the Cubbies on their Struggle to head to the WS!!!!!!!!!

Hog
Tobasco Offline
#18 Posted:
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"Seems a bad week for republicans..."

**I'm a Republican and feel pretty good!

"No weapons of mass destruction. Still. Still. Still."

**That doesnt mean they wont be found. Yet. Yet. Yet.

"53% of Americans think the cost of the War in Iraq was 'not worth it.' (CNN/Gallup)"

**CNN is left wing based, so isnt credible, in my opinion.

"The Administration is looking VERY suspicious on this whole CIA agent leak thing. No independent prosecutor? Uh, sure, we can trust Ashcroft...just not with our constitutional rights?"

**Looking very suspicious isnt proof of ANYTHING, just speculation. Also, Ashcroft is a good man.

"Schwarzenegger admires Hitler and sexually harasses women. Hey, if you crucified Clinton for it, be consistent! At least Bill didn't think Hitler was a hero."

**Schwarzeneggers womanizing is news that is 'old as dirt', in CA this means nothing, its 'Hollywood Stuff'. At least Arnold admitted it and apologized for it. Clinton cost the taxpayers MILLIONS investigating his womanizing, and got caught lying about it.

**Its only hearsay, that Arnold admires Hitler. This came from an 'unpublished' book...yea right, thats proof...

"Limbaugh is exposed as a pill-popping racist. You had to see that one coming! Good to see his deranged rants were rooted in drug abuse."

**The pill popping hasnt been proven yet, it may or may not be true. I'll wait for the investigation to end before making any conclusions. So should you.

**You will call someone a racist without a shred of proof. Thats been a fact on these boards, you have no credibility on this matter. You are paranoid about racism.

"The Yankees lost the opener to the Twins in the Bronx (OK, so that one is just gratuitous...I just despise the Yankees)."

**I dont like the Yankees either, but I'd rather see the Giants play them in the World Series.

"A Twins-Cubs World Series would just cap off a fabulous month. I have no doubts that these trends will continue. The Cubs in the World Series? Well, that is a 'to see' proposition..."

**The Giants will knock off the Cubs after the Marlins. The World Series I'm hoping for is the Yanks vs Giants. But since the Twins have won the first two games, I dont think the Yankees can beat the Twins 3 games in a row.

Mag
cwilhelmi Offline
#19 Posted:
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Just to clarify, HARRASSING women and womanizing are two very different things. Last I heard sexual harassment and unwanted groping were not legal, having consensual extra-marital affairs while morally wrong, is not illegal. And the latest claim against Arnie was in 2000, while he was married, that's more recent than any of Clinton's infractions, so how is it OLD news.

Like I said Mag, sugar coat it however you need to so you can sleep at night... He's a POS, plain and simple!
cwilhelmi Offline
#20 Posted:
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Mag

On the other post you said,

"But having your way with an intern, in the Oval Office, shows total disrespect for the Presidency, and that ISNT A MISTAKE!"

So having a consensual affair with a woman is bad, but sexually harrasing and groping women is OK. Or is it that it's OK for GOPs to cheat on their wives, but not Dems. Quite convenient for you GOPs, now I wonder why everyone isn't a republican...
Tobasco Offline
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Chris, you are just a sore loser. You dont like it that a Republican WILL be Gov and that there is nothing you can say or do about it.

So rant and rave about it all you want, it doesnt make a bit of difference to me. Things are going just the way I want them... :>)

Mag
cwilhelmi Offline
#22 Posted:
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it may not make a difference, you're right...

But you sound very hypocritical, and you were the one spoutng off how the DLs for illegal immigrants was so wrong because they were breaking the LAW by being here. In fact you said,

"We MUST respect and enforce the laws in place, or why have them?"

Last I checked we had laws against unwanted groping and harrasment. Quite convenient, and VERY hypocritical...
Tobasco Offline
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Uh Chris, nobody pressed charges on Arnold. If they had and proved it, then yes, put him away. That didnt happen. So quit trying to make crap up. You are really looking desperate, its not working.

Mag
Tobasco Offline
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Also Arnold never lied IN COURT!!!!

Mag
cwilhelmi Offline
#25 Posted:
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He admitted to doing it, didn't you see his speach??? Just because charges were not pressed doesn't mean ****.

Desparate my ass, you just won't admit that your being a TOTAL hypocrite.
cwilhelmi Offline
#26 Posted:
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woo hoo, you don't seem to care about illegal acts vs. legal ones so what's your point?
Tobasco Offline
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My point is that other than him admitting it, what else do you want Arnold to do? Quit? Press charges on himself? Tell me Chris, in reality what do you expect him to do, quit going on with his life?

Mag
Tobasco Offline
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Oh, I forgot and I think you did too, that I said a few posts back, that if he was charged and convicted of these acts to put him in jail. What more do you want me to say?

Mag
jdrabinski Offline
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Methinks the only game the Giants will be playing during the World Series is pocket pool. Thanks to Pudge.

Mag, for the sake of everyone, leave the past in the past.

Echick...he wouldn't grope a Nazi woman...he 'admires' them.

John
Tobasco Offline
#30 Posted:
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JD, it wasnt thanks to 'Pudge'. It was thanks to Jose Cruz's error. If that wouldnt have happened Rodriguez wouldnt have even got to the plate.

Mag
Tobasco Offline
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You are correct though, in one way. Rodriguez did what you need to do, capitalize on your opponents mistakes.

Mag
billyjackson Offline
#32 Posted:
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Back to the Terminator...I admit I don't know much about politics, but I thought sexual (as well as financial) improprieties were qualifications for political leadership. When did we start expecting our politicians to be good people?
DrMaddVibe Offline
#33 Posted:
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When Bush got elected! Bawhahahahaha!
JonR Offline
#34 Posted:
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Here's the way it will go. A woman from Iraq will press charge against Ahhhnold for gropping her. During the trial the women will testify that not only did Ahhhnold gropp her but there are in fact WMD buried in Iraq and that she is just thrilled to death that Florida Marlins won the world series. Ahhhnold will be convicted but before they can put the cuffs on him he signs a document and pardons himself. JonR
cwilhelmi Offline
#35 Posted:
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I expect you to stay consistent, first you bash Clinton for consensual/legal sexual inproprieties, then you excuse Arnold for non-consensual/illegal sexual inproprieties. You can't have it both ways... Yes Clinton lied and Arnold didn't, but one act was illegal and the other was not. Both are obviously slimey and not the actions of good men, but you can't separate them and condone/accept one while admonishing the other.
cwilhelmi Offline
#36 Posted:
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JonR - LMAO!!
Todog Offline
#37 Posted:
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All I know is most of these so-called politicians are getting some....way more than I! I think I'm in the wron line of work!
tailgater Offline
#38 Posted:
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Chris,
Don't be so quick to dismiss slick willies fun and games as "consentual".
True, the blewinski parade was consentual. Illegal sex? No. Perjury? Yes.

But billies adventures didn't begin or end with his fat intern. Don't forget about pre-Commander in Chief groping/sexual harrassment of Paula Jones.
And what about Kathleen Wiley? While in the White House.

Hey, if I were married to Hillary, I'd cheat as well. But if I cheated AT WORK I'd get fired.
And if I was ever questioned about it while under oath (although extremely unlikely) I'd have to tell the truth.

Arnies escapades were not severe enough to warrent charges when it happened, so why are we talking about it now?



tailgater Offline
#39 Posted:
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Proffesor,
Although the diatribe between you and Mag can become borish, I must admit he's right about you jumping the gun on the "Racist" card.

Why is it considered "racist" to make his statement about black NFL QBs?

Why?
Tobasco Offline
#40 Posted:
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Chris did you read my post that said "if he was charged and convicted of these acts to put him in jail."

What more do you want me to say about that? You cant do anything to someone if the accusers never press charges and testify under oath. There IS a good chance that he did do what these women said. But the timing stinks. And I believe that others will think so too.

And remember, you are innocent until proven guilty. Yes, even if it does seem like its something he would do.

But, why are these women coming out one week before the election? Sounds to me like some Dems had this saved up for the right moment. All six women come out on the same week? yea right. All six from a long time ago, no evidence to speak of. Arnold hasnt spoken about these women specifically that I know of, has he?

Just seems like this election has Democrats going for nothing but ways to discredit their opponents. The Republican candidates are sticking with issues the state is having problems with. Republicans havent used any nasty tactics like the media/Dems are doing.

Why arent any of the Dem/Lib posters on these boards speaking of state issues, and how Davis is going to fix them. I challenge even one of you reading this to give us Republicans a reason to keep Davis in office. Without using personal attacks on a candidate to do it.

How is Davis going to fix workers comp, so companies quit leaving the state? What about schools, and the low test scores highschool students get in this state. How about the border? The Illegals and this drivers license bullcrap. The tripling of auto registration fees. High energy costs. Gasoline cost more in this state than any other state, why? Property taxes. There are more, but this enough.

Why hasnt Davis addressed even one of the issues I listed? Its because he doesnt want you to know that he doesnt have a plan, other than probaby raising taxes. Then throwing more of our money away.

I just saw on Fox a Democratic Stratigist that said Davis uses 'brass knuckle tactics' and that he is known for 'dirty campaining' THIS WAS A DEM THAT SAID THIS.

Mag
cwilhelmi Offline
#41 Posted:
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Mag - he admitted to it...

You ask about the issues, OK, here's my response. My honest opinion is that not one of these candidates are going to be able to do a damn thing about these issues within the remainder of their term. The simple reason is the economy and the fact that their is no quick fix unless you substantially raise taxes, and we all know that will not go over well, especially with the problems it would create. Arnold says he can balance the budget without increasing taxes and not cutting current programs. How the hell is that going to happen?? Is he going to loan himself more money?? And what previous experience or skills does he have that are going to help him "fix" California?

Would you expect me to be able to take over a failing mechanics shop and make it profitable on new business alone(holding prices(taxes) and costs(spending) constant)?? I don't know a damn thing about owning a mechanics shop or fixing a car, and you can't expect the mechanics or my "team" to do it all for me.

I think the fact that has been addressed on National TV but not local is the fact that the national economy is bad, and 47 of the 50 states are under a budget deficit. It's not like California is sticking out like a sore thumb(anymore than usual that is) as the sole state that is in trouble. And if you really think anyone of these candidates has a magic wand up their butt that can make all of our problems go away then you're crazy. It's going to take time and it's going to take an intelligent person with good experience at running/working within large governmental bodies. McClintock is the best candidate by far, and I think he could have won were it not for this rediculous candidate we're going to be stuck with.

And by the way, this whole thing is costing us over 70 million dollars, now that's a step in the right direction.

This may not have been the answer you were looking for, but it gets at what your saying. I hope you don't think Arnold is really going to "fix" everything, if it were that easy we wouldn't be in this situation...
Tobasco Offline
#42 Posted:
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Well at least you tried. Some of your points are valid but you are incorrect about CA's problems. They are bigger than most of the other states. To start I believe the national unemployment is 6%, CA is 10%.

There may not be enough time to fix everything in one shortened term. But the sooner things start to change the better. And I'm figuring that unless there is a scandle or very bad decisions made by the winner of this election, this person will get another term to finish what gets started.

Next you respond like a typical Dem, even though you say you are independant. Why not cut spending, instead of raising taxes? You say it would fix things, but its unpopular. Thats not going to work.

Since Davis took office, revenue to the state increased by more than 20%. Spending has gone up more than that. That doesnt work.

Also, you already stated on another thread about the 70 million. I guess you dont realize the size of this states problems. 70 million is a drop in the bucket for this state.

EVERYDAY this state spends 27 million dollars more than it takes in. So 3 days of this is 81 million in the hole!!!!! So dont keep acting like 70 million is going to hurt this state. We need spending cuts!!!

Arnold says that the first step he will take is to open the books and start cutting the fat. Do you think we need to give grants for $100,000 here $250,000 there or more? Youve heard about crazy studies for information like what bugs do, or how lesbians do this or that. You get my drift. That crap has got to stop. And there is a lot of that. This is just one example.

Davis caused the problems, what makes you think he can fix them. Especially since he hasnt given us even one plan or idea to go on. All he's done is rip the candidates, mainly Arnold.

I cant remember what type of businesses Arnold had run. But I do remember that what was reported is that he has been very successful. Right now the biggest problems are financial. He has business experience. He will surround himself with knowledgable people to handle other issues.

Remember his family is into politics(the Kennedy's). Dont you think that he will have access to very qualified people to delegate segments of government tasks to? Governors govern, they dont do it all alone. With his popularity and fame he will find ways to have the right people around him.

Last, you said again "he admitted it". OK he did, now what? You tell me what, since you dont like my reasoning. What do you want him to do? Answer this question please.

Mag



Tobasco Offline
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One last point. Davis has the same amount of time, as a winning candidate, during this term to fix things. Since he will run out of time right in the middle of his attempt to get things back on track. Why not elect someone now, re-elect him/her and finish the job.

Mag
cwilhelmi Offline
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In the debate Arnold said he wasn't going to cut spending maybe I misinterpreted him, but that's what I remember him saying, hence why I asked how's it possible. The more I think about it though there’s no way he’s that stupid... And don't give me that typical Dem crap; I said the only way to do it quickly would be to substantially raise taxes, which I then essentially said would be stupid.

How much worthless spending do you think there is to cut? If you honestly think there's enough by simply cutting “extra” spending then you're crazy, especially when Arnold wants to roll back some taxes as well. It’s going to come out of education and a lot of other areas that are necessary if it’s going to happen quickly, and that’s what really scares me.

And if 70 million is so small then why mention $100,000 studies and $250,000 lesbian grants, these are markedly smaller than the 70 million.

As far as his businesses and contacts, that's quite a stretch. He has no applicable experience, and the Rebs don’t want to admit it because they know it’s true.



My question is how can you support him if he's just as much of a sleaze? That's why I was saying you were being hypocritical, you're letting go the same types of things that you've brought up over and over, but since it's a GOP now it's all fine and dandy. Morals are morals, no matter who the candidate is. And you still didn’t answer my question…

Your Question - What should he do? He should step down and endorse McClintock, that would be the classy thing to do. McClintock won the debate by a huge margin because he knows what he’s talking about and has a good plan. Even though I don't agree with McClintock's stand on abortion, I think he's the best candidate, and the only one that can really help CA.
cwilhelmi Offline
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just saw your other answer, I'll post over there...
jdrabinski Offline
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Tailgater,

If you do some searching, you'll find that Rush has a long history of racist remarks. Two stand out: saying black and hispanic voters were not 'smart enough' to use voting machines in Florida, and telling a black caller to 'take that bone out of your nose and call me back.' There are many more. This is neither new nor a surprise coming from Rush.

So I wasn't jumping the gun here. There is a lot of history on this issue.

John
DrMaddVibe Offline
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I did a search. All I found about Rush being a racist is the recent ESPN bull. Didn't see anything about "bones in the noses" of anybody or any long history. Johnny, did you know that Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court(but you prolly know him better as the "Pubic Coke can guy")officiated his marriage. Now if he had a long history offending people of color(or put in whatever politically correct statement du jour)do you think he'd participate in that ceremony? He'd of thought of some other excuse to get out of it. As far as the recent "charges" (and I put them like that because the police haven't charged him with anything yet) I'll wait and see. Personally, I find it very difficult for a person to carry on a drug habit and being on the air 5 days a week with random tv appearances. I don't recall ever hearing ramble on incoherantly about anything or haer any tirades that didn't make a rational point. I agree with a lot of things he talks about, but he's a human. He doesn't deserve God-like status(as any man should not!), but he does get his day in court. I'm willing to let him have that.

Get over yourself.

Ya know, it must suck to walk around and point out flaws in others all day like you do Johnny. You don't post about your favorite cigars. You don't post nice pictures of you or your hobbies. All you do is beat the dead negative "poor poor pitiful racist me" horse. Every single post of yours is some liberal slanted stick in the pot designed to stir up hostilities.
Robby Offline
#48 Posted:
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Professor, the fact that Iraq had WMD is not in question. What do you think happened to them?
jdrabinski Offline
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DMV:

http://www.fair.org/articles/limbaugh-color.html

Also, I do post on cigars and the like. You know that. You make even those posts the occasion for a personal attack. I was hoping you'd heed the call of folks here (as I have) to keep the personal stuff off the bbs. Email me if you want to get personal, ok? I've said it often, and I mean it.

Robby,

The phrase 'imminent threat' was the key to the case for war in Iraq. 'Having had' or 'intending to get' do not constitute an imminent threat.

I am inclined to believe Blix on this one (he does, after all, know a lot more than any of us about this issue), that Iraq created a sense that it had WMD in order to forestall an attack from the U.S. That seems to be the best theory based on the actual evidence (which is how I prefer to decide things), i.e., that there is NO indication of WMD in Iraq.

John
DrMaddVibe Offline
#50 Posted:
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Then why did it take Blix that long and that much money to come to THAT conclusion?

You, me...private...yeah right!

Blather on "Professor"!
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