Wait for for the all the facts before pontificating.

Andrew Sullivan posted on 8 March 2003:

THE DRONE AND BLIX: What can account for Hans Blix's burial of the serious news of a Saddamite drone aircraft capable of deploying chemical weapons on neighboring countries?

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The drone could also presumably be used against American and British and Australian troops.

From the wires on 12 March 2003:

Al-Taji, Iraq -- A remotely piloted aircraft that the United States has warned could spread chemical weapons appears to be made of balsa wood and duct tape, with two small propellors attached to what look like the engines of a weed whacker. ...

Today's lesson is, don't jump to conclusions!     In fact, we'll heed our own advice and note that we're not sure if the balsa wood drone is the one Blix (and Powell) were referring to - though it seems likely. Guess we'll have to wait a day or two for clarification.

A fuller story is here, and includes a photograph (click on thumbnail) of the aircraft.


posted by Quiddity at 3/12/2003 07:43:00 AM