Originally Posted by GunshipGuy

You're correct, he does have the responsibility of protecting this nation, and he was given the authority by congress, and the UN to take action, and he is accountable. And no, he didn't screw up: he acted on the best information at the time to protect our nation. That's not to say mistakes haven't been made, but in the grand scheme of things it was the right call at the time. Your emotion (being mad about it) appears to be a significant factor in your assessment of what events transpired.

I've provided you with factual statements from others in positions of power stating that they all agreed with the assessment Iraq posed a serious threat to our country and our allies. Since those statements many have been rather successful at convincing people such as yourself that it was the lone cowboy Bush who went off on his own, whereas Bush has stood by his responsibility of defending this nation. I don't agree with the man on a lot of his positions, but I have to admire his ability to put the country ahead of his popularity and poll numbers.

Nothing personal, but you don't appear to be willing to discuss this issue based on actual facts, and thus I no longer will engage in any further discussion with you on the topic. Good day to you, sir.