"Old News"

Yesterday’s release of intelligence showing that Saddam Hussein and Iraq had nothing to do with al-Qaeda brought a dismissive response from the administration. Yesterday’s release of intelligence showing that Saddam Hussein and Iraq had nothing to do with al-Qaeda brought a dismissive response from the administration. White House spokesman Tony Snow dismissed the findings as old news. "If we have people who want to re-litigate that, that's fine,” he said.

In other words, there’s nothing here folks, move on. Certainly it’s in BushCheney’s interest to dissuade Americans from thinking how we got into the Iraqi quagmire but it’s not in the nation’s interest, especially as the administration ramps up the campaign against Iran.

How we got into Iraq is in no way old news. Every day that decision costs America two more dead, seven more wounded and about $250 million dollars. It spawns anger and hatred against America that will motivate terrorists for generations.

I can see why BushCheney would rather that we not think about it.