The thing is everyone, including France,, Russia, Germany, did agree that Saddam had them. Russia's intelligence told us Saddam was planning to attack the US, which could remain to be true. (The articles currently plastered on CNN.)
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/...ror/index.html
The fact is these countries simply didnt want to be bothered because they had economic interests in Saddam and thats the absolute only reason they didnt help us.
I will not, and will never say Bush or the administration "lied." 1. To present false information with the intention of deceiving. This administration honestly felt Iraq was a threat to our National Security and they acted. I'm not saying it was right or wrong but I still respect the fact that this administration is willing to defend it's people.
Our planning of the Iraqi war sucked, we should have had a much better post-war plan and obviously the prison situation was deeply regrettable and completely disgusted me. Other than that, the world is a safer place without Saddam Hussein at the helm and lets just hope democracy springs up in Iraq,regardless of your opinion of the war please support the efforts currently being made to give Iraqis sovereignity, I dont see how anyone can be against that.
Just my opinion on the issue.
P.S. I dont feel any 1 man can represent an entire country. I would support the deposing of any dictator in favor of turning the country into a democracy.