George, you've just been called out for having 100% wrong reasoning for pre-emptive war. So what? I'm sure some soldier's parents appreciate that quip. Watch this video and feel the uncontrollable need to punch someone in the face.
The interview was with ABC’s Martha Raddatz.
BUSH: One of the major theaters against al Qaeda turns out to have been Iraq. This is where al Qaeda said they were going to take their stand. This is where al Qaeda was hoping to take–The mind of a fool. Is he that dumb to not know? He's beyond cognitive dissonance.
RADDATZ: But not until after the U.S. invaded.
BUSH: Yeah, that’s right. So what? The point is that al Qaeda said they’re going to take a stand. Well, first of all in the post-9/11 environment Saddam Hussein posed a threat. And then upon removal, al Qaeda decides to take a stand.
So his point is: after you attack someone not responsible for the initial strike and they take a stand, then you have to fight them because they took a stand.
It's justified as long as you sprinkle a little al Qaeda on top.
Source: ThinkProgress
