Oh, and Iraq never threatened us. Nope, not once. And Iraq didn't have ties to Al Qaeda. Riiiight.
Which part of a war on terror and jihadists don't you understand?
The Senate Intelligence Committee reported there were 78 different reports that Hussein's regime was actively training Iraqi intel officers for terrorist attacks against America.
The Senate Intelligence Committee reported that Iraq provided Al Qaeda with bomb making, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training.
Direct meetings between senior Iraqi military officers and top al Qaeda operatives took place between the early 1990's and 2003, according to the Senate Intelligence Committee.
The 911 Commission reported that an Iraqi national attended at least one 9/11 planning meeting.
The 1993 WTC bombers took refuge in Iraq.
Funny. Last I knew no one in China had attacked us. And yet, you, are are opposed to pre-emptive action are thinking we should be what? Attacking China to free people? You're so transparent it's embarrassing.
"Which part of a war on terror and jihadists don't you understand? "
Are you talking to me?
What the mental midgets on this thread fail to realise that just because the battle is not joined, does not mean that liberty's cause is not being furthered. China would be a difficult country to invade and dominate. What we can do is continue to pry open that particular oyster with our technology and ideas, until such time as the Communist Party seems an embarassing anachronism. This process is underway - the regime doesn't stand a chance against the up and coming Chinese bloggers.
Regards, Ivan