"There's no general information in that article on precision strikes and their results that hasn't been known for the past half year."

Woodward's book came out ~ 6 months ago, so I would guess you're somewhat correct. There has been a precision targetting capability for a while.

And on the other hand, if it's true and that widespread, why was Bush blowing hell out of all manner of innocent people? Why were attacks not only missing any targets but finding civilians?

Bush was as precise with bombs and rockets as he was with white phosphorous or torturing subjects with knowledge of ticking bombs. As precise as pinpointing WMDs - "We know where they are."

Geez. If he could have done better why didn't he?

Arf (Grouchy old man, Bow. I remember the First Gulf War and nonsense about accuracy. Schwarzkopf. The DoD can be trusted to deceive. We'll see.)