UN Weapons Inspector Bill Tierney weighs in [drops bomb, on Hannity & Colmes]!

Fox News Channel ^ | 1/27/03 | Hannity & Colmes

[4Liberty]

Former UN weapons inspector Bill Tierney was interviewed by Mr. Colmes a few minutes ago. Colmes shows him a clip of IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei stating that, to date, information obtained shows no evidence of nuclear weapons development in Iraq: "To conclude, we have to date found no evidence that Iraq has revived its nuclear weapon program since the elimination of the program in the 1990s." Colmes cuts back to Tierney and says: "Do you agree with that assessment?" Tierney says: "No." Colmes: "Well, do you know something that he doesn't?" Tierney then says, "YES." Everyone on the HC set went nuts, - asking "What do you know?! Will you tell us what information you have!?" Tierney said "Yes" that he would tell them; and that he would "make the information known at the proper time." Hannity jumps in and says, "Well, we expect to have you back on Hannity & Colmes VERY soon!"

[daviddennis]

These people have cojones, that's for sure, and yes, they all deserve our respect and appreciation.

This all being said, does anyone here feel any serious doubt that Saddam:

• Wants weapons of mass destruction very badly
• Will do anything he feels he can get away with to get them
• If he gets them, is prepared to use them.

If you do feel serious doubt, read Saddam's Bombmaker, the absorbing insider account of this nice chap who was dragooned against his better judgement into designing Saddam's atomic bomb program. One of the more amusing facts in the book is that he loves America thanks to his kind treatment while he was educated here. He had to be threatened with the usual torture and murder routine to be forced back to Iraq.

The more I learn about Iraq, the harder it is to accept the European viewpoint that we should have peace through concessions. Strength and bravery are the only languages Saddam understands. All else is weakness.

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[Diddle E. Squat]

I dunno, I'm not yet convinced. There's something a little odd about playing the "I've got a secret" game on nat'l tv. Just seemed strange that someone supposedly entrusted with such vital secrets would wave them around. Especially considering his story for being fired was because he prayed with someone. And Newsmax as a source is another red flag.

The guy could be totally legit, but I'm gonna hold onto some healthy skepticism for now.

[RandyRep]

Newsmax, in this case, is reporting accurately what I heard Bill Tierney say on Hannity's radio show in the last two weeks.

Tierney probably has some restrictions on what he can say publicly - and also the other former UN inspectors like David Kay and Richard Butler.

When this goes down, these guys, and perhaps others, will probably be able to flesh out their semi-cryptic views.

[sayfer bullets]

My guess....the letters R-I-T-T-E-R will be in there somewhere.

[TheGrimReaper]

Colmes wouldn't admit that Iraq had nukes

NO SMOKING GUN (or even a flaming missile) will ever be enough to convince liberals that this war is inevitably necessary. Their supply of feeble excuses is endless.
Unless, of course, one of their own, like Klintoon, is occupying the White House at the time -- then every position they currently hold will flip 180 degrees.

And of course, if Bush waits, and Iraq lobs a chem/bio/nuke weapon into Israel, etc. the libs will immediately break into wails of "he should have known!!".
In other words, you cannot win with those gutless parasites, so to hell with 'em.

[Lancey Howard]

Your skepticism is healthy, but I think Bill Tierney did not unilaterally decide to show up on Hannity and Colmes and drop this (rhetorical) bomb. I think Tierney was put there by somebody. Probably somebody from the White House.

I believe things are being set in motion now, very deliberately. This ongoing war against terror is far more wide-reaching and far more serious than the general rabble understands, in my opinion.

"There are some things the world is better off not knowing."
- Dick Cheney

[RandyRep]

Good points.

The best case scenario here is that W's poker moves to date flush Saddam out - he either abdicates/exiles or is overthrown by Iraqi people, and democracy blooms in Baghdad. I think many people hope that this is what happens.

The worst case scenario is that we get fire in the oil fields, anthrax on our troops, and in Israel, and a mushroom cloud over Kuwait, and have to deal with it. This is what W and the team fear might happen.

It would not surprise me to see France and Russia make the case to Saddam that he has to open his kimono, and make a deal with Saddam to go into exile. I think this could happen. If so, it puts us in a bind as to how to deal with post-Saddam Iraq.

[isthisnickcool]

My other thought is that W is trying to sucker-punch the Rats

Based upon years of watching him I think you are close to the mark. This might be a classic "W" rope-a-dope. He gets pummeled and pummeled and then he drops his gloves and knocks out the other side with one punch. Don't get me wrong, this is likely not contrived. Just the way it works out.

[MHGinTN]

More important than his formewr inspector status is his current work debriefing prisoners at GITMO. He's fluent in arabic don'tcha know.

[goodnesswins]

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[hoosiermama]

The trouble with a SMOKING GUN is it's already been fires. With NUKES involved we'd better get rid of them before they're fired.

[TheGrimReaper]

Precisely.
Nonetheless, it seems our resident liberal, military-loathing, peace-at-any-price morons actually want to SEE the aftermath first-hand before any hostile action is contemplated.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Kipling came to mind when I read about what happened to the money we gave the North Koreans...

Kipling, Orwell, and Rand gave a pretty good perspective of where we are heading these days.

[TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig]

Maybe they'll drop it on Hollywood.

You mean the place in Kali right? Not Hollywood Hulk Hogan.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

The thought that Saddam has nuclear weapons is scary, that's for sure!

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[momofsixgirls]

I wanted to watch the second showing of Hannity and Colmes but they are showing Sheperd Smith instead! UGH!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Mojo]

Unless, of course, one of their own, like Klintoon, is occupying the White House at the time -- then every position they currently hold will flip 180 degrees.

I've never heard a liberal come up with even a remotely satisfactory answer when asked why, if their anti-war stance is so firmly rooted in principle, did they jumped aboard Clinton's Kovoso War bandwagon with such enthusiasm. They either smile and change the subject as quickly as possible, or come back with a very hostile tone about how "that situation was much different than Iraq" (although they never actually describe the difference). I used to just excuse their evasions as pathetic, but now they're really starting to piss me off.

[Chapita]

***********************"Let's denounce our imperialistic ways, beat our swords into ploughshares,"*****************************************************************

When you beat your sword into a ploughshare, you'll pull that plow for the guys who didn't!

[Joe Hadenuf]

Maybe they'll drop it on Hollywood.

Or maybe a direct hit on your house, while your sitting on the can.

[Lucky2]

Let's hope the Clintons are there when it happens!