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One problem I see is that ths gives the Democrats an excuse to drag their feet on debating a war authorization

Very true. An early invasion does not help them politically. They would prefer to approve this after the November elections.

BTW, I consider all Democratic complaints to be politically motivated by the midterm elections. I think they want to go in as much the next guy. They are not stupid or ill-intentioned; they know Saddam has to go. They just don't like the timing on this.

[small voice in the wilderness]

Let's not forget Tony Blair's dossier on Iraq involvement with Al-Queda. The inspections, the democrats stalling, and the U.N. will become moot at the point President Bush and Prime Minister Blair connect the final dots. Sadam is playing checkers in a chess match.