Precedent

[The Luminaire]

Im with you Pete, I dont think he'd *knowingly* back a lie.

That said, I dont know that either side of this debate is willingly revealing, or accepting the whole truth. They're choosing to interpret it from each sides respective views on how to deal with conflict.

Powell, being more strongminded, lets say, is more likely to interpret what he is given(Theres where that possible lie comes in)very starkly; a sort of black and white opinion. I can hear him saying it now, almost kubric-esqe, "Either we nuke the bastards, or they nuke us first." Gross exaggeration to be sure, not also not far from his point of veiw. :)

On the other side, take DeVellpin(Not clear on spelling :)), he is more likely to take a diplomatic stance regaurdless of the situation, as seems to be his nature. Its also more possible that he would *front* a lie, as opposed to simply playing to the tune of others, knowing or not. "UN inspectors really are doing their work, and accomplishing much good!" :P Again, grossly out of proportion, but still not far from the truth.

Oh, as a side note--we've proved that they did have weapons they were hiding, immeadiately falsifying any argument that the opposition had, as to inspectors rooting it all out. Hell, we even shot a few down :) If you cant see the truth from a patroit missile launcher, you are indeed blind. :)

*edit* Ive really got to proof-read my spelling *before* hitting enter :P