I think it appeals to you because it leaves the impression that we've been insulted, though, I agree, it's kinda hard to interpret.
I suspect it was penned by someone who is from the "loony" right, or spends time on "loony" right web sites.
Remarks by U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd June 24, 2003 "The Road to Coverup Is the Road to Ruin" http://byrd.senate.gov/byrd_speeche...3june_list/byrd_speeches_2003june_list_1.html
Since the US can find Saddam, I don't think Saddam Hussein ever existed! I think the coalition was relying on phony intelligence!