Allies: No Iraq-Al Qeada Connection
I could have told you that. Why on earth would a secular dictator and religious radicals get together? However, this is besides the point entirely. There are plenty of other good reasons for attacking Iraq other than a very doubtful connection to Al Qeada, mainly, not letting a man with a history of agression and near suicidal miscalculation get nuclear weapons, which he can use to dominate a region which is very important to the US and expand his rule, increasing the number of people that have to suffer his tyranny. The other arugment made in the article by the Euro's is a bit ridiculous, those old tired warnings about the Arab street exploding every time the US exercises its power (where did we hear those before? Oh yes, during the invasion of Afghanistan. "Experts" warned against fighting during ramadan, or face the wrath of an enrage muslim world. What happened? As far as I can tell, absolutely nothing, so excuse me if I'm a bit incredulous this time around.) I have begun to suspect that there is only the haziest connection between US policy and muslim sentiments.

Unfotunately, the Bush administration is not know for its honesty... about anything and this recent bit of news just goes to show that Bush & co. will say just about anything to get people behind the war with Iraq. Its a reall shame, because it is important to be able to trust the administration leading you into war, but they have a pattern of lying about almost every important polciy issues, from the budget to Iraq, or if not lying, show a seperation from reality that is unsetteling to say the least (Engergy Companies fixing their prices and screwing their customers? Better drill in the artic! Hey a tax cut could solve that!). Anyway, support the war, but remember to give Bush the boot in '04.