Weapons of Mass Destruction found already.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the recent discovery of chemical weapons, specifically sarin and mustard gas, in Iraq, following a roadside bomb incident involving U.S. military forces. The conversation explores the implications of these findings, the credibility of the U.S. government's claims, and the historical context of Iraq's chemical weapons program.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report that a roadside bomb containing sarin nerve agent exploded near a U.S. military convoy, leading to minor injuries and the discovery of chemical weapons.
  • Others mention that mustard gas was also found, which was improperly stored and deemed ineffective.
  • There are claims that the discovered weapons date back to the time of Saddam Hussein's regime, with some suggesting they were not accounted for in previous declarations.
  • A former Iraqi scientist speculates that many similar weapons may still be hidden or transported to Syria, indicating a potential for more discoveries in the future.
  • Some participants express skepticism regarding the credibility of the U.S. government's announcements, suggesting it may be a publicity stunt.
  • U.S. officials characterize the discovery as significant, noting the potential lethality of the artillery shells involved.
  • There are discussions about the historical use of sarin and mustard gas by Iraq, particularly during the Iraq-Iran war, and the implications for current military operations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the credibility of the U.S. government's claims about the chemical weapons. While some accept the findings as significant, others question the motives behind the announcements, indicating a lack of consensus on the issue.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of trust in governmental sources and the historical context of Iraq's chemical weapons program, with no clear resolution on the implications of the discoveries or the reliability of the information provided.

  • #31
Simon666 said:
Since he obviously is just a kid who doesn't know what he's talking about ...(.

Oops, for a second there, I thought you were referring to Mr. Dubya. Wait, you're not...are you ?
 
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  • #32
Gokul43201 said:
Tassel,

You are a true believer in your president. You and studentx. Such people are hard to find, given the wealth of evidence that Bush 2 has repeatedly lied to his people (see aluminum tubes, chemical vans, budget for medicare bill, why members of bin Laden family were flown out of country without FBI interrogation, how I saved the environment, how I served my National Guard term and "worked it out" with the military to be discharged early, etc. )

Perhaps you should work on his campaign...he can use some staunch support.

Im not a believer in Bush, and I am not American. I know Bush lies, i get over it.
There is simply no benefit to supporting this anti American attitude. Half the damage (if not more) of this war is caused by this attitude.
I do respect Bush for never adressing the hate against him. At least he has some pride left
 
  • #33
studentx said:
Half the damage (if not more) of this war is caused by this attitude.
An anti-Bush opinion never killed anyone. Generally it's bullets doing that, and bombs, a great many of them made in America.
 
  • #34
words are dangerous too adam. You can talk someone out of murder, and into it!
 
  • #35
Good grief...
 
  • #36
He's right, if he weren't there would be no need for propaganda either pro or anti-Bush...and if you think Pro-Bush is the only one feeding you propaganda...have a I got a piece of swampland in floreeeda to sell you...
 
  • #37
Yes, I really think that...
 

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