JR, point of this discussion was a simple question: What if there are no WMD? I think Colin understood what I meant very well: What are the political implications of being somewhat wrong?
All of your comments in your first post pointed out the reasons WHY the US went to war. That isn't the issue. That is old news. There is a war - the war was because the US claimed Iraq didn't follow UN resolutions, and violated them.
If there are no WMD, then there is a problem. Was Iraq actually in compliance with Resolution 1441? If there is not solid proof to the contrary, what does it mean, especially within the political context of that region? Will not find WMD be the type of proof that extremist groups can use to rally people to rise up against US friendly governments in the area? Will the Arab people just be happy to see a major jackass like Saddam blown off?
JR, you do seem to try your damnedest to misunderstand me, so that you can ridicule me. What can I say, it's just boring.
Alex
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