True, but Bush has NEVER claimed that Iraq was behind 9/11, only that there were some connections between Iraq and Al Qaeda, such as Al Qaeda being allowed to use training camps in Iraq, such as Salman Pak, which just happened to include (drum roll, please) an airplane fuselage. And if you think that Bush turned Iraq into Hell, you've ignored the Hell that it already was under Saddam Insane.

Steve K - You know, the form here is rather a short statement. If I want to write a detailed analysis of the Bush Administration handling of the Iraq situation I believe I could. I would not post that on this site, however. I CAN tell you It would NOT come to a positive conclusion. If you have a different perspective, well...what can I say...other than I think you are either fooling yourself or perhaps just a fool. Now, to your point about the "Training Camps"...uh...so you're maintaining those POSSIBLE connections would be an adequate foundation upon which to execute a full-fledged, unprovoked Military attack upon a sovereign, if corrupt and mis-ruled nation? OK...then better start ramping up the Armed Forces for several (or more) of same. Suffice to say, I'm not impressed with your point. The situation in Iraq is continuing to deteriorate day-by-day. The loss of life, particularly Iraqi life, is a constant and sickening tragedy. Life over there has been reduced to a crapshoot for everyone there...our Armed Forces - their citizens...you wake up in the morning not knowing if you will be alive and the end of the day. OK...that's more than I wanted to type out here...but your "point" really begged a response. I don't care to continue the discussion however...I don't think you have a clear grasp of...much of anything, sir.

Paul - it's nice to know that there are a few of us who have been against the unjust war from the start. I can see where Steve K's confusion lies (no pun intended) - how many different excuses has this corrupt administration given for unjustly invading another country? For the Bush lovers, the first question after 9/11 remains unanswered - where is Osama? bob

Robert, well...yeah...but it's not particularly a source of satisfaction...let's say, "Intense Frustration". I NEVER believed the supposed underpinnings this Administration used to push this War on...the World. Why? Let's call it "Past Performance"...I used to play to ponies some years back, and the most important factor in Handicapping is "Past Performance"...how/what has this horse done in the past? By my reckoning and experience it is the most useful and accurate predictor of performance...not perfect - nothing is...there are always variables, but remarkably consistent, nonetheless. Well, the Bush "Past Performance" record was pretty dismal BEFORE our invasion of Iraq in Spring 2003...you could start with his "bi-partisanship"...yeah...to Bush that means "You do what I want and I'll let you be in the photo-op with me slapping your back". And then move on to all the Orwellian-type misrepresentations of virtually every Bush initiative that ever saw the light of day...you say "No Child Left Behind"? What EXACTLY did that mean, anyway? Less than nothing in actuality, since there were no provisions (nor ever any intent) of backing up those words with any monetary assistance to the States who would be required to fulfill the promises of this act...that's just plain dishonest and irresponsible - I wouldn't say that except it was part of a constant and still-ongoing strategy of this bunch...everything they propose is just like a Hollywood Movie Set...a nice looking facade...with nothing behind it...phony as could be...Well, I could go on & on & on...already have, actually...enough for now...as the old 'Bartles & Jaymes" commercial used to say, "Thanks for you Support, Bob"...

well done sir. 5's

In 2004, I dared the Ozark Mountains to reject this devil. They wouldn't take it. Fives for reminding us all why we were right and they were wrong.

carol & MP - Thank you much.

I thought I saw Sadam in a 7/11 the other day. But that's totally unrelated. Kind of like, the Iraqi war and 9/11. Dood! I think you're on to something here. 5's bro.

Lionel, Thanks! Good timing, too...just the right amount of levity for me at this particular moment...just got back from a little shopping expedition at the 99 cent store...because it was a short drive I listened to the news station on the radio instead of playing some of my parodies on the CD or listening to "regular" music...what a mistake! 54 people killed in Iraq today...about 25 from a car bomb in one place...9 people who were shopping in a local bakery, 12 people at some car dealership and a few other "single" killings it appears...depressing as hell...the whole place seems to be coming apart right now...not good for anyone....