But it was played as the primary justification, and in the minds of the simple and uncomplicated folks, both here and in other nations, who can only handle one reason, was the only one.
I disagree with that assertion. It has been a foregone conclusion for over a decade that Saddam would have to be taken down. It has been the official policy of the US gov't for years. It was going to happen. Bush or no Bush. WMD or no WMD.