I would agree with Hitchens on that point so far. But there's still time, and Bush may surprise us yet.
I think a week or two before any action in Iraq, Bush will come up with the speech, and more importantly - the evidence, to make his case to the world community.
And if he doesn't, we'll go anyway.
Agreed...The speech before Congress just after the attack was one of the best I have ever heard. His speech at the Republican Convention was powerful. It is his unscripted speech that many times does not provide "sound bites" that inspire...but, I share your faith that he is able to convince us and others of the need.