Posted on 02/23/2005 1:01:38 PM PST by Afghanistanmation
Left-wing websites are reporting that Scott Ritter, a (1) former U.N. Weapons inspector, (2) one-time arrestee for soliciting an underage girl on the Internet, and (3) recipient of $400,000 (from an associate of Saddam Hussein) used to finance an anti-Iraq war film, recently stated at an anti-war "talk" that the Bush Administration has authorized plans to "bomb" Iran in June 2005. Not surprising, the evil/mischievous/mystical "neo-conservatives" are thrilled with this idea and see it as an opportunity to further promote their idealistic agenda democratic reform in the Middle East. Additionally, Ritter put forth that the United States "cooked" the election results in Iraq last month to lessen the percentage gained by the Islamic-leaning United Iraqi Alliance. In an attempt to bolster his credibility, Ritter informed the crowd at his talk that a "Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist in a major metropolitan magazine" will soon corroborate his statements, a description that likely refers to the New Yorker's investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.
So what are the sources of Ritter's information? Like any respectable conspiracy theorist, he relies on shadowy "anonymous" government officials who are "involved in the processes." In all likelihood, this forthcoming piece by an unnamed Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will substantiate Ritter's claims with additional mysterious government officials, which provides provocative headlines, but contributes little substantive information.
It appears to us that Ritter has allowed his correct statements before Gulf War II that Iraq did not have WMDs (information that he may very well have received from Saddam given his questionable ties to supporters of the Bathist regime or simply guessed) fill his head with leftist delusions. It is important to remember that Ritter used to be a strong critic of the Hussein regime and actually resigned from his position as a weapons inspector because he believed the Clinton administration was too soft on Hussein. It is unclear what caused him to so drastically shift his position on the Hussein regime, but there are various theories.
Leftists truly have no grasp of reality.
My inside sources in the know suggest that it could have been possible that Saddam swayed Ritter with a supply of young girls and boys.
The funniest part about all this is how the left is championing this clown. The left in America has got to be a Karl Rove plot. There is no other logical explanation.
Hopefully, Ritter will be correct for once.
On good authority, I have another prediction. Ritter will cruise his local high school and Burger King parking lots this month. Several times.
What's Ritter's next gig? Sex columnist for Salon? |
Scott Ritter=Pedophile
Iranian Mullah=sheepophile
Made for each other.
Pulitzer.org is a liars' admiration society. Quick! . . . How many liars can you name who have gotten the Pulitzer Prize?
I know President Bush won't tell us the truth.
P/S ... If you can tell me the month, I may be able to win some money and get you fixed up a the McDonalds of your choice.
Wasn't he right about WMDS?
I do not read the pervert's rants.
nope
Yep, he was in 1998. He changed his tune by 2002.
How the heck does he know? Last time I checked, he is not on the National Security Council or DOD Joint Chiefs.
"Won't somebody think of the children? I know I do - all the time!"
--Scott Ritter
Ritter is a critter and an ignorant one at that.
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