[TomGuy]

Reporter says there is not link between Saddam and al-Qaeda.

Dope alert!

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I was listening to Neal Boortz a bit earlier. Neal listed half a dozen conformed connections over the last 12 years between Saddam Hussein/Iraq and bin Laden/al-Qaeda. Yet, Howard Dean was apparently on CNN this morning repeating the line that 'there was no connection between Iraq and al-Qaeda.'

Tell enough lies or tell one lie enough times, and part of it will stick.

The trouble is, few on air counter these lies. Most hosts (even the conservative ones) just let them slide by because most of the time they are shrouded in a talkingpoints rant. Seldom does a conservate host call a lib on the lie.

[Mo1]

Reporter says there is not link between Saddam and al-Qaeda.

"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including Al Qaeda members, though there is apparently no evidence of his involvement in the terrible events of September 11, 2001. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons. Should he succeed in that endeavor, he could alter the political and security landscape of the Middle East, which as we know all too well affects American security." -- Hillary Clinton, October 10, 2002

[KJacob]

"Howard Dean was apparently on CNN this morning repeating the line that 'there was no connection between Iraq and al-Qaeda.'"


Actually I believe Dean said there was no connection between Saddam and terrorism. Which is beyond stupid.

[GraniteStateConservative]

I don't think Bush has really stood up for pre-OIF links between Hussein and Al Qaeda. Maybe they aren't supported by evidence.

[Syncro]

This US GRAND JURY INDICTMENT AGAINST USAMA BIN LADEN pretty much puts to rest the "no connection" between Osama and Saddam.

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The indictment noted that Al Qaeda, Bin Laden's international terrorist group, forged alliances with the National Islamic Front in Sudan and with the government of Iran and with its associated group Hezballah to "work together against their perceived common enemies in the West, particularly the United States."

Additionally, the indictment states that Al Qaeda reached an agreement with Iraq not to work against the regime of Saddam Hussein and that they would work cooperatively with Iraq, particularly in weapons development.

*snip*

Much more at the URL above.

Nice quote from Hilliary, Mo1.