I was also completely, 100% sure that there were WMDs in Iraq (and posted as much here).
However, if there existence cannot be proven, then that does not prove that I'm a liar any more than those you mention here. What it means is that we may have been duped, intentionally or unintentionally, into believing that the WMDs existed.
What will you (and other Bush supporters) say if no WMDs are found? If no credible evidence of an immediate threat to the US is found?
I've said all along here that the hunt for WMDs is CRITICAL, for Bush's and the US's credibility. In recent weeks, Bush supporters have downplayed that importance, possibly hedging their bets, by pointing out what a murderous despot Saddam is. Removing despots in itself is neither the reason we were given for war, nor the historical aim of the US (else we would have be in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Rwanda, North Korea, Somalia, etc).
However, there seems to be good news on this front, as the arms inspector (Kelly? He was just on tv) is very optimistic about finding solid evidence. We need to soon, to restore some credibility to this occupation. |
