Re: [OT] Another heated discussion about the Iraq siutation, war and politics.
Look at it like this. He had to know he was going to lose if he stood there by himself. He needs the support of the world on his side. If he uses WMD he doesn't get that at all. Would using WMDs affect the outcome? No. It wouldn't. The coalition forces wouldn't be destroyed by them and wouldn't stop attacking because he used them. Everyone would be against him all at once though. It doesn't make sense for him to use WMDs against the coaltition forces. It does make sense to hide them and hope that no one can find them if you do have them and not use them.
If you do that then even if you lose you may be able to take down your enemy with you by world opinion. Which is exactly what is happening.
[ April 25, 2003, 21:45: Message edited by: Cyrien ]
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