Wednesday, November 16, 2005

remember when we had a leader that was liked?!

Bill Clinton Calls Iraq 'Big Mistake'
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Nov. 16) - Former President Clinton told Arab students Wednesday the United States made a "big mistake" when it invaded Iraq, stoking the partisan debate back home over the war.

Clinton cited the lack of planning for what would happen after Saddam Hussein was overthrown.

"Saddam is gone. It's a good thing, but I don't agree with what was done," Clinton told students at a forum at the American University of Dubai.

"It was a big mistake. The American government made several errors ... one of which is how easy it would be to get rid of Saddam and how hard it would be to unite the country."

Clinton's remarks came when he was taking questions about the U.S. invasion, which began in 2003. His response drew cheers and a standing ovation at the end of the hour-long session.


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Damn, can anyone even imagine having a leader that is intelligent and isn't hated around the world?! It really wasn't that long ago! If almost brings me to tears to think of what these scumbag repugs have done to our country. I can only hope that the damage isn't irreparable.