boatin

I hear what you are saying. And agree to a point. We may find those pesky WMD sooner or later. The jury is not back yet.

But.

The thing that disturbs me is the "evidence" that Powell presented at the UN was so clear. The "evidence" that Bush talked about in his address to the nation was so clear. We were told over and over again what a threat Iraq was. Such a threat should leave bigger footprints.

I don't think anyone on any "side" believes that Saddam didn't want WMD. Or wasn't interested in building them. The bill of goods that the adminstration sold us, however, was that Iraq already had them. And had them in significant quantities.

If we find a lab with some minor production, that won't satisfy.

Muammar al-Qadhafi probably has a lab or three. And we know he has supported terrorists. I'm guessing he has abused his people, and tortured prisoners too. Are we going there? What about back to Somalia? There might even be other leaders that abuse their people.

If we had a cabinet level department that was dedicated to post war reconstruction, that worked with the military, I would be a big fan. Then we could make our list, go in and kick ass, leave countries in good shape and move on. Say what you want about Imperialism, at least that would be consistant. And keep me from feeling that "WMD" was just a big excuse for a war we wanted.