[elfman2 on another computer]

If we had embarked on an overt and virtually irreversible declaration of war 6 months ago as we began deploying our forces and equipment, Saddam would have spent the last 6 months deploying and perhaps using WMDs. This little trick that has a few like yourself all rattled was probably the only way to successfully pursue this war. Sorry for the inconvenience and the lose ends.

[jammer]

Rattled isn't the term. Had Clinton done it, many more would have insisted on a declaration of war. I just find many (not you) are inconsistent. Okay, for the sake of argument, let's grant that what you say is true about WMD. How about we declare war, formally, now?