It had also been posted that Iraq had the means of manufacturing WMD, such as the ones used in the war against Iran and on his own people.
So, at what point do Russians gain ownership?
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We do not know that detail nor other details of Saddam’s actual capability.
In my mind there is a game called WMD. Like other games there is a ball. It is called WMD. Everyone* can play because possession of the ball is not really required. Even direct knowledge of the properties or actual existence of the ball is not required.
Points are scored by making press releases or speeches. The truly exciting part of the game is making some speculation, no matter how wild or illogical, and having it go global. Money is made and political capital is amassed and votes are garnered.
There are some who actually possess real knowledge. They control the ball even if the actual ball is not in their possession. They can always put more points on the board because if the game slows, they have the ability to start a new quarter and score over and over before the others can come back on the field.
In the world of today, we presume that we know all because all is constantly poured onto the media and the internet. The main players of WMD though have maintained secrecy about the real nature and condition and events of WMD because if actually known, the game would end.
Where’s the fun in ending the game?
*(Bert is playing today)
“So, at what point do Russians gain ownership? ‘
On November 7 when Obama is reelected.
When the Russians get worried the weapons they 'sold' will be used against Russia.
Yes, Iraq could make variants of the SCUD missiles, and had come up with their own 'chemical' warheads. The biological, however, came from Russia. The nuclear warheads came from Russia. Russia didn't want any type of WMD's found in Iraq that had MADE IN RUSSIA stamped on them, as that would be very embarrassing and violate a few UN treaties.
The repo of the weapons due to money owed was more of an insider joke, or rumor mill 'excuse'. It was true, but it wasn't the primary reason for removing the weapons.