5 October 2007 - 7:19pm
['The use of the word 'learned' would not have been incorrect in relation to the report upon which the President was drawing. ']
Owly,
The 'report' that the president was referencing was disputed by those of his own administration and those in American intelligence, we know this, we also know that he was briefed on those concerns and yet he still chose to use the word 'learned', as opposed to 'the British governments thinks, suspects, believes, etc.
This implies he knowingly used a statement in order to mislead the American public, in essence he lied to them, he lied to us, he is a liar.
I'm sorry if this troubles you, but you should try to get over it, perhaps you and Mike can start a George Bush is a liar rehab clinic.
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