I’m glad that papers are finally devoting space to hard questions about the Iraqi invasion. I just wish these questions had been asked before the war.
UPDATE: I’m amazed at the carefully-reasoned analyses that have been appearing lately.
I’m glad that papers are finally devoting space to hard questions about the Iraqi invasion. I just wish these questions had been asked before the war.
UPDATE: I’m amazed at the carefully-reasoned analyses that have been appearing lately.
…because Bush doesn’t rely on it when making decisions.
I know it’s a bit harsh, but I’m tired of watching the administration slowly reveal the real answers to questions asked before the war. There are no WMDs. There is no link. There was no imminent danger. There was no reason. These were all presented as weak justification for a war in the works since 1991.
Hmph. Good morning. Maybe some tea will make me less cranky.
Joan Chittister sums up my continued thoughts on our invasion of Iraq in a well-written opinion piece.
Thanks to Deana for sending me the article.
SpaceDaily has an interesting opinion piece about NASA’s role in the future of space exploration. Most intriguing is the author himself; he’s a scientist who was part of the Apollo program, which gives him real credibility in these matters.
UPDATE: I think this is the leading edge of a group of dire, bitter pronouncements about NASA. Just remember, folks, NASA isn’t the only way into space.
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