The case against Iraq presented at the U.N. by Gen. Powell: obiviously bogus?

Question

I'd appreciate an answer from someone in the legal profession on this one. I recall watching Gen. Powell's (aka Ambassador Powell) 'case' in demonstrating Iraq's possession of WMD. I thought the entire presentation was laughable and ludicrous--showing railroad cars and trucks, and stating their were weapons in them; playing recordings between two Iraqis mentioning 'horrible weapons.' Aerial photos showing buildings puportedly being used to develop weapons, etc. I taught freshman English at the time and would probably have given an "F" to a student who argued a case using such unverifiable evidence. This was the initial charge leveled against Iraq, and the moment his presentation ended, I was in disbelief anyone would consider such 'evidence' legitimate. How on earth did anyone believe that garbarge?

Answer 1

You pretty much said it all in your question. There was no credible evidence presented to the U.N. and the President acted surprised they didn't buy his dog and pony show. However, Colin Powell had the good grace to resign when he couldn't stomach the lies anymore. At some point, his morals, honor and ethics caught up with him. BTW-I'm in the legal profession, but this is just an ordinary observer's reaction. You don't need to be a lawyer to recognize the weak evidence present by Gen. Powell. Also, do you remember how uncomfortable he seemed? That wasn't his normal demeanor. He was waking up to his position as a token in the administration by that point.

Answer 2

I am so glad you are so perfect. It must be hard living in a world where people make mistakes. Where things do not always line up in straight lines. I believe the UN believed it because it came from multiple sources. Yes even France and Germany said Iraq had these weapons. But, of course, you know it all and everything Secretary of State Colin Powell said was a lie, right?
Also, as a teacher perhaps you should learn to proof read your copy or at the very least use spell check.

Answer 3

We are liberators. We stamped out an evil dictator who performed insane atrocities on the world and terrorized even his Arab neighbors. I think Bush went the wrong way about starting the conflict which is why he lost the support of the rest of the world community with a few exceptions. People deserve freedom. Including the freedom to make statements like yours without threat of incarceration or punishment.

I don't agree with the war as it has played out, but I still think it is the right thing today. If we had the backing of the world community, I believe we should liberate the remaining countries.

A Very Liberal Democrat (Not all democrats opposed the war)

Answer 4

The only ones that bought into the lie was the U.S. Congress. The UN rejected Powell's argument. I remember watching Powell squirm as he went from slide to slide trying to sell the argument for invasion. Terrible day. I am not saying Saddam shouldn't have been contained but UN inspectors were doing their jobs, and if the U.S. expects legitimacy, then they MUST abide by the same rules as all countries. Sad and sorry day for the U.S.

Answer 5

get a life...you are wrong