31st January 2003, 8:24 PM
Yeah, as soon as Bush started this march to his own private war (when given a better excuse by 9/11), I was sure that it would happen because he wouldn't let it not happen -- he wants it too badly to both make up for Bush Sr. letting Sadaam live and to repay the oilmen who pretty much control the White House... Terrorism? Maybe a minor reason, but its a pretty weak one. Sure, maybe another president would get tougher on Iraq... but lead the war march in a completely irresponsible fashion? No, I doubt it... most people actually CARE about what the rest of the world thinks. It has been proven many times over that Bush is not one of those people.
Once (or if) real powers like France, Germany, China, and Russia agree that war is needed I'll believe it a little more... and still wish that it could be avoided. War is never a good thing... especially when it is as unnecessary as this one...
And Sadaam will NEVER step down or go into exile, so the one potential out from this situation won't help.
Once (or if) real powers like France, Germany, China, and Russia agree that war is needed I'll believe it a little more... and still wish that it could be avoided. War is never a good thing... especially when it is as unnecessary as this one...
And Sadaam will NEVER step down or go into exile, so the one potential out from this situation won't help.