SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: LindyBill who wrote (17982)11/28/2003 2:01:58 AM
From: MSI  Read Replies (4) of 793669
 
That's the standard "on the one hand, on the other hand" position from intel.

The problem isn't from intel. The problem is the PNAC and Grand Chessboard designs on Iraq long before lead toward inevitable desire to take over that state. It wasn't imminent danger to the US that drove policy, so the attempt to say so ties people up in logistical knots.

The solution is just to say the obvious, that it was a long-term policy with an opportunistic launch. Failing to do that will continue a complete lack of credibility among a very significant contingent. That will likely continue to be true even if WMDs are found, since one discredit leads to the likelihood of another.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News