[joesbucks]

Whose fault is it that *everyone* thought he had them and he couldn't provide evidence that he got rid of them? Certainly not Bush's.

Here's the rub. When Blix was over there and coming up with zip, we told him he emphatically he was looking in the wrong places. At the same time we were going before the UN with proof conclusive photos of WMD programs, places to manufacture, warehouse and on and on and on. Remember the comparisons the conservative pundits were making to him being the WMD version of Inspector Closeau? Blix said, ok if I'm looking in the wrong places, then tell me where to look. Suddenly we got quiet about knowing where they were.

That made me change my mind as to the WMD's being a valid reason to go forth.

The fact is that Saddam was purposefully evasive and not forthcoming. He got everything he deserved.

Portions of that could be debated, but by and large you are correct.

[mr.pink]

When Blix was over there and coming up with zip, we told him he emphatically he was looking in the wrong places.

Actually we did a lot more than that. The man was roundly slandered as an incompetent, a slacker, and for not giving an honest effort by the usual loudmouths. The vulgar Richard Perle and his gang were particularly vicious and relentless in their attacks on Blix.

The man's owed an apology, but his detractors aren't honorable enough to do so.