Anybody, with a braincell and shred of common sense knew the weapons were removed. We gave Saddam plenty of notice we were coming. Golly, what did they think those trucks were delivering, falafel bread?
Saddam was strutting around confident in his pals from Germany, Russia and France that assured him they would block any UN resolution allowing US to attack.
Since he had them all, including the UN, in his pocket, he was sure we would not attack = also taking into consideration the 'lob a bomb and call it quits' policy of the Clinton years.
But Senator Rockyfeller went to SYRIA and other ARab countries and told them that Bush was dead serious and WAS going to attack.
That is when the rush got on to get the WMD's out of the country.
I am still waiting for Rockyfeller to be brought up on charges.
What's that you say? ice cubes are plentiful in Hell?