Great article re: unfinished business from *'s father's war against Saddam

[BigBearJohn]

from veteransforcommonsense.org

Mr Bush had reportedly told one aide: "F*** Saddam. We're taking him out".

'Failure is not an option, but it doesn't mean they will avoid it'

The Prime Minister knew the US President was determined to complete what one senior British official had already described as the unfinished business from his father's war against Saddam Hussein.



There was no way of stopping the Americans invading Iraq and they would expect Britain, their most loyal ally, to join them. If they didn't, the transatlantic relationship would be in tatters. But there were serious problems.



A Secret UK Eyes Only briefing paper was warning that there was no legal justification for war. So Mr Blair was advised that a strategy would have to be put in place which would provide a legal basis for war. It was also vital that the Prime Minister should be able to persuade the public that war was justified and, just as importantly, convince those among his backbench MPs who were becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to another US-led war.



Sir David Manning had briefed Sir Christopher Meyer, the British ambassador, and outlined the strategy to Mr Bush's National Security Adviser, Condoleezza Rice.

More:
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/?page=article&id=2021&CFID=698633&CFTOKEN=76651081

[FreedomAngel82]

1. Nice article

It seems that the news is now coming out. I wonder when it'll be on faux.

[BigBearJohn]

2. I agree. I just loved it. Gives lots of detailed explanation, a MUST read

[frictionlessO]

3. Awesome find BigBear!! Nominated.

Enough detailing that I can't get through it at work. Will take it in at home later....

Thanks!

[BigBearJohn]

4. Thanks - we ALL need to read this. SPREAD THE WORD

and contact everyone you know in media
and all your reps. I AM!!!!!
I never underestimate the power of DU's spirit!!!

[burn the bush]

5. We want Osama, Not your daddy's Drama!

that's my son's sign.

[BigBearJohn]

6. Kick for the 5 o'clock folks