[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

The threat posed by these types of facilities was cited by the Bush administration as a reason for invading Iraq, but the installations were left largely unguarded by allied forces in the chaotic months after the invasion. I believe the NYT's underlying purpose for this article -- to once again blame the President -- can be found in this paragraph.

I think you nailed it....somewhat similar to the news reports that always cite how a dangerous SUV caused an accident, without mentioning the dangerous driver.....

Bush was concerned about the driver of the WMD program....

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

See comment # 176 and #81, in trying to get a clue about what NY Times is trying to do with this article.

I mean, where is any real new news,.....the news is only that the Slimes has repackaged the facts with some kind of follow on intent!