still blaming Saddam

Bush: Violence in Iraq is Saddam's fault
Bush said today: "Saddam Hussein, not continued U.S. involvement in Iraq, is responsible for ongoing sectarian violence that is threatening the formation of a democratic government."

(Crooks and Liars)
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Man, how desparate is he getting to spout this kind of nonsense?!
And, even bigger question, does he actually expect anyone to believe this?