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Scott Ritter: Bush to Bomb Iran This Summer
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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.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: dweeb; haveityourway; iran; iraqelections; letsroll; ritter; scottritter
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1 posted on 02/23/2005 1:01:38 PM PST by Afghanistanmation
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To: Afghanistanmation

Leftists truly have no grasp of reality.


2 posted on 02/23/2005 1:02:49 PM PST by TBarnett34 ("Unnngh!" -John F'n Kerry, 11/2/04)
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To: Afghanistanmation
It is unclear what caused him to so drastically shift his position on the Hussein regime, but there are various theories.

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.

3 posted on 02/23/2005 1:04:19 PM PST by Always Right
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To: Afghanistanmation

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.


4 posted on 02/23/2005 1:04:31 PM PST by mlbford2 ("Never wrestle with a pig; you can't win, you just get filthy, and the pig loves it...")
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To: TBarnett34

Hopefully, Ritter will be correct for once.


5 posted on 02/23/2005 1:04:37 PM PST by pissant
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To: Afghanistanmation

On good authority, I have another prediction. Ritter will cruise his local high school and Burger King parking lots this month. Several times.


6 posted on 02/23/2005 1:06:05 PM PST by inkling
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To: Afghanistanmation

What's Ritter's next gig? Sex columnist for Salon?


7 posted on 02/23/2005 1:07:07 PM PST by Fintan (©1950)
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To: Afghanistanmation

Scott Ritter=Pedophile
Iranian Mullah=sheepophile

Made for each other.


8 posted on 02/23/2005 1:07:32 PM PST by PubliusEXMachina (Ashely's Story)
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To: Afghanistanmation
. . . a "Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist in a major metropolitan magazine" will soon corroborate his statements . . .

Pulitzer.org is a liars' admiration society. Quick! . . . How many liars can you name who have gotten the Pulitzer Prize?

9 posted on 02/23/2005 1:07:38 PM PST by LibWhacker
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To: Afghanistanmation
Thanks Scott, and thanks for being the stand up guy you are.

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.

10 posted on 02/23/2005 1:07:57 PM PST by G.Mason (The replies by this poster are meant for self-amusement only. Read at your own discretion.)
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To: pissant

Wasn't he right about WMDS?


11 posted on 02/23/2005 1:08:25 PM PST by Snakeyes2
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To: Afghanistanmation

I do not read the pervert's rants.


12 posted on 02/23/2005 1:09:27 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Snakeyes2

nope


13 posted on 02/23/2005 1:11:14 PM PST by Txsleuth (Call be anything...just don't call me a fringe poster)
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To: Afghanistanmation
"Scotty Doesn't Know!"
14 posted on 02/23/2005 1:11:24 PM PST by Semper Paratus
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To: Snakeyes2

Yep, he was in 1998. He changed his tune by 2002.


15 posted on 02/23/2005 1:11:55 PM PST by pissant
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To: inkling
Ritter must be dating Karen Kwiatkowski nowadays. :)



Together, my love, we shall vanquish the evil neo-cons!
16 posted on 02/23/2005 1:13:00 PM PST by A Balrog of Morgoth (With fire, sword, and stinging whip I drive the Rats in terror before me.)
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To: Afghanistanmation

How the heck does he know? Last time I checked, he is not on the National Security Council or DOD Joint Chiefs.


17 posted on 02/23/2005 1:15:12 PM PST by Rocky Mountain Mama (four more years of tax cuts and dead terrorists)
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To: Afghanistanmation
More Ritter rubbish? I thought we had heard the last of this microphone/camera hog?
18 posted on 02/23/2005 1:15:29 PM PST by Mark in the Old South (Sister Lucia of Fatima pray for us)
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To: Afghanistanmation

"Won't somebody think of the children? I know I do - all the time!"
--Scott Ritter


19 posted on 02/23/2005 1:16:26 PM PST by GadareneDemoniac
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To: Afghanistanmation

Ritter is a critter and an ignorant one at that.


20 posted on 02/23/2005 1:16:42 PM PST by cubreporter (I trust and admire Rush. He has done more for this country than he will ever know. God bless him.)
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