I don't see how we could have afforded NOT to topple Hussein. As far as the WMD's go, Saddam had plenty of time to get them out of Iraq. How long did Inspector Cluessosp? (Hans Blix) stall the process- about a month or so, wasn't it?-more than enough time to get them out.
Even if Hussein didn't have WMD's -EVERYONE thought he did have them. What about the Oil for Food scandal? It seems clear that the UN was never serious about confronting Saddam.
So, according to the Rat's, we should have left Hussein in power, gone blissfully on , and let the corrupt UN "handle it". If we would have done that, it would have only been a matter of time until it led to disaster. Think about it, all the people that are in prison now (like Dr. Germ)would be out working for Saddam, dodging the inspectors, and taking kick backs to add to their coffers.
Saddam and Al Queda both hate us, but according to to the left, there was NO chance they would have joined forces? And we should have relied the UN to protect us? That doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
In case this didn't get into the links Saddam offered asylum to Bin Laden
Great post by the way. Lots of links and useful information.
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Didn't the testimony to Congress by Duelfer also say that they could produce a year's worth of bio weapons in a month? He said facilities were there for WMD..