re: What the hell, indeed.
"The reason to invade Iraq, as it was put forth by the administration, was imminent threat of attack from Iraq using WMD that the administration knew were there -- they said so -- and in some cases they gave locations."
Then it should easy to provide the reference stating what you claim. As I recall Bush was quite clear- he said Iraq was NOT imminent threat. Now the Brits seem to suggest there was a imminent threat with the famous 45 min thing. Saddam violation of cease fire agreement was one of the reason given- and there is no doubt about Saddam violating the cease fire agreement.