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I’m not defending Rumsfeld, but this is entirely too simplistic. Rumsfeld was hired by Bush. Colin Powell sold the invasion to the US public and the UN. The US
by thephyber 3y ago
I’m not defending Rumsfeld, but this is entirely too simplistic.
Rumsfeld was hired by Bush. Colin Powell sold the invasion to the US public and the UN. The US Congress overwhelmingly supported use of force. Who knows exactly the extent of Cheney’s involvement. Rumsfeld only had authority because of the chain of events before that.