Those silly peaceniks

Thank you to No More Mister Nice Blog for reminding everyone of this article from the Weekly Standard, by Fred Barnes. Back in March 2003, Mr. Barnes took 10 arguments he saw as the primary anti-Iraq-war arguments and "examined" them. Here are some real beauties:

(3) War with Iraq will bring more terrorism. This is a hardy perennial. It was claimed before the Gulf war and the Afghanistan campaign--and when bombs fell on al Qaeda and the Taliban during Ramadan. Rather than more terrorism, removing Saddam will bring more respect for the United States. Terrorists will be increasingly fearful.

(4) The Arab street will erupt. Another perennial. This is often predicted but rarely happens. A swift, decisive victory over Saddam will quiet the Arab street. So far, only the American street has erupted--against the French and Germans.