NY Times: Iraq Had WMD 'Stockpiles' in 2003

News Max ^ | March 13, 2005 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

[MisterRepublican]

In a stunning about-face, the New York Times reported Sunday that when the U.S. attacked Iraq in March 2003, Saddam Hussein possessed "stockpiles of monitored chemicals and materials," as well as sophisticated equipment to manufacture nuclear and biological weapons, which was removed to "a neighboring state" before the U.S. could secure the weapons sites.

The U.N.'s Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission [Unmovic], "has filed regular reports to the Security Council since last May," the paper said, "about the dismantlement of important weapons installations and "the export of dangerous materials to foreign states."

"Officials of the commission and the [International] Atomic Energy Agency have repeatedly called on the Iraqi government to report on what it knows of the fate of the thousands of pieces of monitored equipment and stockpiles of monitored chemicals and materials."

Last fall, IAEA director Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei confirmed that "nuclear-related materials" had gone missing from monitored sites, calling on the interim Iraqi government to start the process of accounting for the missing stockpiles still ostensibly under the agency's supervision.

[Almondjoy]

If it was such a big deal then where is fox news?

Non story.. that's why.

[chiller]

While all your points are correct, and some could try to blame US, it's the military that would take any heat, HOWEVER the larger point is that W was justified in believing there was nucleur trouble brewing in Iraq. More proof that GWB was not creating false reasons to remove Saddam.

[norton]

"repeatedly called on the Iraqi government to report on what it knows of the fate of the thousands of pieces of monitored equipment and stockpiles of monitored chemicals and materials."

Interesting 'foot n the door' alert:
They couldn't mention the possibility - until an elected and US supported government was in place and then it's suddenly of great concern.
The new government is expected not only to go find the stuff but to do it because "the missing stockpiles (are) still ostensibly under the agency's supervision".

[FYREDEUS]

Good points and I'm glad someone made them...there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding on this WMD issue and partisans on BOTH 'sides' seem to be deliberately 'spinning' these issues to EXPLOIT people's [especially the ignorant masses'] preconceptions or misconceptions; a lot of 'Lets not confuzzle the rubes with FACTS!' going on...-sigh-

[Happy2BMe]

(I'll gladly give THIS ONE to Dubya!)

WHAT WE KNEW ABOUT THE WMD ALL ALONG (AND NOW THE MSM EATS THE BIG CROW) - ping.

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And the OSCAR goes to . . Saddam Hussein!

In a stunning about-face, the New York Times reported Sunday that when the U.S. attacked Iraq in March 2003, Saddam Hussein possessed "stockpiles of monitored chemicals and materials," as well as sophisticated equipment to manufacture nuclear and biological weapons, which was removed to "a neighboring state" before the U.S. could secure the weapons sites.

Hollywood Elites Duck Iraq War Debate
By Jeff Gannon
GOPUSA News
March 11, 2003

WASHINGTON (GOPUSA News) -- Ten of Hollywood's loudest "anti-war" activists were recently invited to debate public policy and military experts about a war in Iraq, but none of them showed up. Frontiers of Freedom (FOF), a non-profit think tank, sponsored the event at the National Press Club. Invited to appear were George Clooney, Matt Damon, Mike Farrell, Janeane Garofolo, Ethan Hawke, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Martin Sheen, Barbra Streisand, and Uma Thurman.

"Six weeks ago we sent an open-ended invitation to these celebrities to appear at a fair and honest debate," said Jason Wright, Vice President of FOF.

"Most never responded at all -- those that did said no. It's one thing to exercise free speech, which we fully support, but when you command attention as they do it is shameful to rattle off inaccuracies and traditional liberal tripe then quickly bury your head in the sand when faced with opposition. In fact, it's shameful," Wright said.

FOF president George Landrith added that Hollywood claims war is never the answer, regardless of the threat. "To those who ask why we're picking on Hollywood, it's simple. They have power and influence on culture but no accountability. They are in a unique position to spout off whatever they like without a challenge. Hollywood stars have no expertise and no sense of history. They regurgitate talking points without a care," Landrith said.

Landrith continued, "As to the issue of Saddam himself, it's not that complicated. The only reason he is feigning cooperation and allowing the inspectors to return is that he does not want the U.S. armed forces to return."

Bob Bevelacqua, former U.S. Army Major and defense consultant, expressed disappointment that Hollywood was not represented at the debate. "I hoped to share with them details of a video I was shown recently in a high-level briefing at the Pentagon," Bevelacqua said.

"I've seen some pretty disgusting things but what I just saw in this video, which I hope will soon be made public, was shocking. Saddam uses rape rooms, keeps prep rooms for the rapists to prepare themselves, even tapes and then edits them to be sent to the families of the raped women. I would like to hear what Hollywood says about that. Bombs, nerve agents, and canisters are one thing, but when you attach faces, it's another story. Is action in Iraq just? It is absolutely just, and the time is now," Bevelacqua said.

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Chuck Nash compared the situation in Iraq to a disease. "We have been treating this disease with over-the-counter measures. We must make a commitment to stop fighting the disease from afar. We must go to the center, and we must stop fighting the symptoms."

On the issue of human shields, Nash added that most of the young people have left Baghdad, determined not to put their lives at risk. "But over 300,000 other young men and women are in the area," he said. "They are courageously standing, honoring their commitment. United we should and must stand."

"There are a few great 'Hollywood Lies'," concluded Peter Hussey, a veteran of three administrations and a respected defense consultant. "One is that inspections work. Mike Farrell likes to say that the job of inspectors is to go and hunt for these weapons of mass destruction. Yet the latest United Nations resolutions call for Iraq to come clean without digging by the team of Hans Blix. They are not detectives."

"Another lie is Mike Farrell claiming that Iraq is not a threat. How can this be? Recently Saddam gave an interview revealing his goal to rule the region, dominate Israel, and get revenge on the U.S. for the Gulf War. This is not a threat? Look, if we are wrong this time it will be far worse than Kuwait, we will have terrorism with global reach. We must end the threat today," Hussey said.

[Happy2BMe]

Uh - hum.

FOX News is owned by an avowed liberal - FYI.

[iopscusa]

Bingo, leave it in the hands of the good bad one, Saddam.

[demkicker]

What page was this on? Section D, page 99?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Happy2BMe]

How would that SOB Dan Rather report THIS STORY!?

[Almondjoy]

Must be one of those top down conspiracy's.

I guess we'll just have to chalk it up to a magic bullet and put it in the archives with JFK.

[DCPatriot]

You have to laugh pretty hard on this....it will now be a catalyst to attack both Syria and Iran.

Now that the "Paper of Record" < gag > is on board we might not have to wait for 14 UN resolutions before we strike.

[Happy2BMe]

And Bill O'Reilly is a conservative. And Michael Moore votes Republican.

[MeekOneGOP]

How would that SOB Dan Rather report THIS STORY!?

Rerun the September 8, 2004 piece in 60 Minutes, or something like that.

[LowOiL]

Bookmarking your post Sir...

[Lancey Howard]

BUMP!

[King Prout]

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/13/international/middleeast/13loot.html?hp&ex=1110776400&en=e7534dd977e6dc08&ei=5094&partner=homepage

ya gotta watch it with newsmax: the NYT did no such thing.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"FOX News is owned by an avowed liberal - FYI."

Check the link between FOX News and Red China.

Guess who been supplying Red China with
technology and information consulting services since 1995?
Wonder what part klintoon played in this deal?
Chinabyte aims to target the rapid expansion of both
the PC market and Internet sector in China,
providing technology and information consulting services
and support to China's rapidly expanding information technology sector...

News Corporation (AKA FOX NEWS) List of Companies,
Chairman and Chief Executive: K. Rupert Murdoch

Check the description of Chinabyte.com

Chinabyte.com is the merged entity between Beijing PDN Xinren Information Technology Co Ltd (www.chinabyte.com, www.cseek.com) and Chongqing Yesky Technology Co Ltd (www.yesky.com). PDN was established by News Corporation and People's Daily in 1995 while Yesky was established by Chinese PC Weekly and International Data Group in 1999. Both companies decided to merge to form the undisputable No 1 IT Chinese portal in April 2001.

Chinabyte aims to target the rapid expansion of both the PC market and Internet sector in China, providing technology and information consulting services and support to China's rapidly expanding information technolgy sector, establishing a world class Chinese site for all Chinese, as well as tapping the IT publication market. It has three websites, with Chinabyte.com focusing on advanced users, Yesky.com focusing on public users, while Cseek providing leading Chinese search engine services.

Number of Employees: 80 In Operation Since: 1995

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"FOX News is owned by an avowed liberal - FYI."

http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/12/21/205919.shtml

Murdoch Builds China Home
NewsMax ^ | 12/21/04 | Carl Limbacher

Australian-born media magnate Rupert Murdoch is building a home near the Forbidden City in Beijing.

The News Corporation executive chairman was building the house on property he bought in the Chinese capital's political and diplomatic area, Britain's Daily Telegraph website said Tuesday.

Quoting Hong Kong's South China Morning Post, a paper once owned by the media mogul, it said Murdoch is building a large house in the siheyuan courtyard style, deemed to embody Confucian thought.

The 21,000 square feet home will have two stories underground and will be built from traditional grey bricks and roof tiles, including some from a former house on the site.

Mr Murdoch is also in the process of buying a new residence in New York's Fifth Ave. He reportedly paid $44 million for the posh 4000 square feet pad.

[Happy2BMe]

Browsed that one already. I think the WMD went to Lebanon via Syria. I find it amazing the Iraqis had the focus to gut those facilities in the midst of being attacked - but they did. They had their priorities and Saddam's #1 priority was to get any WMD (most was already exported to Syria at that time) and to dismantle any remaining evidence.

They'll be eating crow pie for a long time over at the NYT.