I just thought I’d record this statement (made in connection with the discovery of empty chemical warheads in Iraq) by Andrew Sullivan for future reference

There can be no further excuses. Saddam had one absolutely last chance and he lied. If we do not go to war now, then Bush, in turn, will have been shown to have lied in his countless statements declaring zero tolerance for future violations.

Given Sullivan’s generally hagiographic style in relation to Bush, even a future conditional use of the word ‘lie’ is striking.

While I’m on this point, today’s Age reproduces a piece from the LA Times giving some factual background, including the point:

Dozens of rockets are usually fired at once, to try to ensure that enemy troops are enveloped in a thick concentration of chemicals.

This seems relevant in assessing the status of the 12 warheads found so far.