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March 31, 2004 Remember the good old days when Saddam was in charge? A friend sends a link to this Reuters story, which contains this interesting bit... Iraq has been torn by violence and instability since a U.S.-led invasion last year toppled Saddam in the hunt for his alleged weapons of mass destruction.Er...yeah, the violence and instability just sort of "appeared" when the US toppled Saddam. Before that, wine and roses. For all the good it will do, allow me to rephrase that sentence: Iraq has been torn by violence and instability for decades under Saddam Hussein with millions dead, but a U.S.-led invasion last year toppled Saddam and the violence has subsided.You're welcome. Of course, while I sympathize with the senior Bush, this doesn't help.... It is "deeply offensive and contemptible" to hear "elites and intellectuals on the campaign trail" dismiss progress in Iraq since last year's overthrow of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, the elder Bush said in a speech to the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association annual convention.Y'know, Mr President, if you don't like the moonbats going on about "war for oil", I don't know if that is really the appropriate venue to address the issue. |