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Thursday, June 23, 2005

Why Iraq?

Tigerhawk looks at the Downing Street memo, and notices what isn't there, as well as something that is and begins a fascinating discussion of Bush's reasons for going to war in Iraq. It makes a lot of sense to me. Go and read it.

And, while you're reading, check out everything you wanted to know about Gitmo in a piece by James Lileks.
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