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> This is how they say one thing and do another, always "according to the law".

Wasn't there a country that alleged yellow cake, WMD and other things in order to facilitate a grand mess in the Middle East. All perfectly legal according to the law, right?

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Yes, but there is not yet any proof that Bush or Cheney lied about these things to start the war. Many in the CIA were genuinely convinced that Saddam had WMDs and/or resources to create WMDs. They turned out to be completely wrong, but it was their belief at the time. I wouldn't exactly be flabbergasted or Bush or Cheney willfully lied, but just because that's a common narrative doesn't mean it's substantiated.

Gulf of Tonkin would be a much better example.

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