Mystery Solved

I think I've figured out why GWB wanted to attack Iraq. Nope, not oil, not revenge for his daddy, or even Pax Americana.

Now, let's face it: his pre-presidential resume suggests that King GB II is not the sharpest tack in the box. In any other wealthy family, he'd be the ne'er-do-well son folk joked about or whispered about. Any cogent statements that have come from his lips were certainly scripted by others. And even his most shining moment — the speech after 9/11 — was marred by moral absolutism.

I think GB confused Iraq and Iran. There's only one letter difference between the English spelling of the two countries. And, with his faux-Texas twang, they sound very similar.

There have been reports that Osama's son has set up shop in Iran. Both national and international intelligence suggests there actually are Al-Queda cells in Iran. Not much question that Iran has actual programs to build nuclear weapons. No evidence that Iran had any direct involvement with 9/11, but certainly the ACTUAL presence of Al-Queda is suggestive.

So: it's simple. GB simply got the two countries confused. Too bad nobody pointed out the difference before a misunderstanding could become a quagmire.