[The_Rorschach]

For the record, the way I understood it being presented on CNN, Ritter recieved monies from a US citizen, apostate, living in Saudi Arabia. It was like six to eight months ago though, I could be misremembering. I do support Ritter, I also supported the war. I said at the time I think Bush should have emulated Kennedy's Cuba public campaign presenting a clear cut, and factually supported case to the people. The WMD was a moot point with me because I believed then, as I do now, that the US needs to take one of two stances regarding the ME:

One, withdraw support for Israel, and politically step out of the ME altogether. This would be my ideal solution, and what I personally lobby for. Israel is not a nation to be trusted.

Two, subdue Iraqi,Iran, Pakistan, Libya, Syria and Egypt, and impliment democratic qualities, and leave as quickly as possible.

"I'd like to clarify that I'm no Bush lover, and I certainly think the war could have been handled more efficiently."

More efficiently? As a prior service member myself, I am still amazed at how efficient it was. I have no fucking idea what criteria you are using to judge efficiency and affect, but I would simply LOVE to be enlightened.