Keeping in mind the difference between "rationale" and "reason"

…as well as the difference between "rationale" and "rational."



With CIA Push, Movement to War Accelerated
Agency's Estimate of Saddam Hussein's Arsenal Became the White House's Rationale for Invasion

By Bob Woodward
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, April 19, 2004; Page A01

This is the second of five articles adapted from "Plan of Attack," a book by Bob Woodward that is a behind-the-scenes account of how and why President Bush decided to go to war against Iraq. Simon & Schuster. © 2004.



Second of five, huh?
About 'Plan of Attack'
Book Excerpts
• CIA Push Sped War Plans (this post is linked already)
The CIA's estimate of Saddam Hussein's arsenal became the White House's key rationale for war.
Behind Diplomacy, Military Plan Was Launched
Rove Revels in Democrat Kerry's Lead

Maybe I won't have to buy the book on day one.

Posted by Prometheus 6 on April 19, 2004 - 9:06am :: War