>"The CIA explicitly told the Administration that upcoming
attacks would "occur on a catastrophic level, indicating that they would cause the world to be in turmoil."

I guess GW thought it would be an opportunity to swat 'em back.
You know his "Bring 'em on!" mentality and all.
Reckless.
And dumb.
I am embarrassed to listen to him talk.
Then angered.
How stupid can you get?
As Commander-in-Chief, he and his Defense Minister deflected or avoided this responsibility.

And do you know that Condoleeza's faith drives her to read Romans 5 when she's oppressed and that she lead Airforce One in hyms on one trip? (her father was a preacher). Yup, I'll bet Ashcroft chimed in before Georgie, and I'll bet Cheney and Armitage were snickerin.

Gotta love it.