BLIX: SCUDS A "VIOLATION"
Back to the International Organizations Page
By ROBERT HARDT Jr.March 21, 2003
WASHINGTON - Chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix yesterday said Iraq violated its agreement with the United Nations if the missiles it fired at American troops were Scuds."I'm very interested to know whether they used Scuds," Blix said in an interview with the Fox News Channel. "If they're firing [Scuds], of course that shows that there's a violation,"
he said.
Blix told the U.N. Security Council this month that it was "questionable" whether the Iraqis had destroyed all of their Scuds and that about 50 Scud warheads were still unaccounted for.
Even though he wanted more time for inspections, Blix said yesterday that he didn't know if he could ever be sure that Iraq wasn't hiding the illegal missiles.
"I could not guarantee that we would come to clear conclusions even after some months more," he said.
Blix also said he doubted Iraq would use chemical or biological weapons against U.S. troops - even if it had them.
"If they were to use chemicals or any prohibited weapon, then the whole world opinion, I think, would turn against them immediately," he said.
NEW YORK POST is a registered trademark of NYP
Holdings, Inc.
NYPOST.COM, NYPOSTONLINE.COM, and NEWYORKPOST.COM
are trademarks of NYP Holdings, Inc.
Copyright 2003 NYP Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Blix: Scuds A ''Violation''
NY Post, by Robert Hardt, Jr.Original Article Posted By:o*Malley, 3/21/2003 5:02:55 AM March 21, 2003 -- WASHINGTON - Chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix yesterday said Iraq violated its agreement with the United Nations if the missiles it fired at American troops were Scuds. "I'm very interested to know whether they used Scuds," Blix said in an interview with the Fox News Channel.
Comments:
Reply 1 - Posted by: nycvoter, 3/21/2003 5:13:31 AM
Is this guy a lunatic? He sounds like a perfect democrat presidential candidate.
Reply 2 - Posted by: Puter Boi, 3/21/2003 5:18:13 AM
This guy is nuts. He could not find a boil on his own butt.
Reply 3 - Posted by: Texas Memaw, 3/21/2003 5:20:39 AM
This man is a joke!
Reply 4 - Posted by: ikonoklast, 3/21/2003 5:22:24 AM
No, really?!!
Reply 5 - Posted by: thegreatbeast, 3/21/2003 5:26:46 AM
A walking argument for doing away with the UN.
Reply 6 - Posted by: capecodfox, 3/21/2003 5:31:34 AM
Smoking gun?
Reply 7 - Posted by: dealer60, 3/21/2003 5:39:19 AM
WOT? Scuds? Of course not. Just because they act like scuds and look like scuds, doesn't mean they are scuds.
"We call them spuds," said an irate Iraqi spokesperson.
Reply 8 - Posted by: shipwreck_65, 3/21/2003 5:40:52 AM
CNN at 5:30 est reported another scud launched into Kuwait but knocked down with a Patriot.
On a sad note, they also reported the first Marine KIA.
Reply 9 - Posted by: geo11, 3/21/2003 5:46:18 AM
Blix could have made himself a souffle with all the egg he had on his face.
I want to hear more from "give the inspectors more time" crowd.
Reply 10 - Posted by: Maybeth, 3/21/2003 5:46:39 AM
Scuds? Blix didn't see any scuds. Must be a mistake. There are no scuds in Iraq!
If there were, it might make him appear stupid and supportive of terrorism.
Reply 11 - Posted by: Vast Right Winger, 3/21/2003 5:50:24 AM
Fool.
Reply 12 - Posted by: grey gent, 3/21/2003 6:06:19 AM
Hans Blix, the Mister Magoo of the UN.
Reply 13 - Posted by: Caprine, 3/21/2003 6:25:55 AM
"I could not guarantee that we would come to clear conclusions even after some months more," he (Blix) said.
This is an astounding admission!
WHAT IF...Blix had made this statement 2 weeks ago in testimony to the un security council?
To BLIX is to be dishonest about facts in order to protect America's enemies.
Reply 14 - Posted by: WimeTarmerFable, 3/21/2003 6:29:00 AM
Think Ralph Kramden....
"Hummminahumminahummina....."
Reply 15 - Posted by: uno, 3/21/2003 6:34:14 AM
No kidding you crazy Swedish twit!
Wouldn't surprise me if he wanted to paint Sadam's yoohoo gold too.
Reply 16 - Posted by: amereagle, 3/21/2003 6:34:54 AM
""I'm very interested to know whether they used Scuds,"
No you're not, freak, you're very interested in whether U.N. jobs qualify you for NYState unemployment.
Reply 17 - Posted by: acidkibitzer, 3/21/2003 6:38:58 AM
To Hans Blitzed: Did you know .... that Scuds fired high enough into the air can bring rain and much "global warming"?
Many penguins, seabirds, and Frenchmen can be affected.
Reply 18 - Posted by: usa1, 3/21/2003 6:39:23 AM
A moron of the first order. Thank you Hans for showing just how worthless you were these past few months.
I lay a good deal of blame for this war on YOU!
Reply 19 - Posted by: dainbred, 3/21/2003 6:58:24 AM
Dear Hans and Franz:
That you idiot is WHY we Fight!!!
Is THAT a material breach?
Go worry about Global Warming and America's vast conspiracy to warm the planet... YOU IDIOT!!!.......![]()
Reply 20 - Posted by: Ricki, 3/21/2003 7:01:19 AM
Sorry Hans but we now have our own inspectors on the ground.
Reply 21 - Posted by: semigoofy, 3/21/2003 7:02:00 AM
Got to get up pretty darned early in the morning if you're gonna try to put one by Hans.
Reply 22 - Posted by: FunOne, 3/21/2003 7:11:19 AM
Let there be no doubt:
The man has established his legacy.
Reply 23 - Posted by: The Road Apple, 3/21/2003 7:20:42 AM
Hans Blix is clearly in need of a white cane and a guide dog.
Reply 24 - Posted by: trotter, 3/21/2003 7:34:23 AM
If what he was supposed to be doing wasn't so darn important and dangerous, this guy would be hysterical.
But, in the end, he and the UN are just frightening.
Although, he does kind of remind me of the one Pink Panther movie where Clouseau is trying to tell the
Chief Inspector that he has just received a "bim".
Reply 25 - Posted by: Aitch748, 3/21/2003 7:40:25 AM
<sarcasm>
Gee, what on earth would we do without this guy?
</sarcasm>
Reply 26 - Posted by: LittleHoodedMonk, 3/21/2003 7:46:15 AM
Hans Blix, in an effort to explain the Scud attacks said, 'I have been assured by the
Iraqi government that they are firing them into the desert in an attempt to destroy them quickly to meet the terms of Resolution 1441.'
Reply 27 - Posted by: Armed and Courteous, 3/21/2003 8:00:32 AM
He couldn't find a scud if it was up his butt.
Reply 28 - Posted by: Midwest Mom, 3/21/2003 8:10:58 AM
This goes under the category of "duh" is all I can say.
Reply 29 - Posted by: sinic, 3/21/2003 8:11:36 AM
Elmer Scudd, Chief UN Weapons Inspector.
Reply 30 - Posted by: Muguy, 3/21/2003 8:11:46 AM
What an A$$----to think his tomfoolery has endangered our troops angers me
Reply 31 - Posted by: sanspeur, 3/21/2003 8:26:56 AM
to the dust bin of history you pin striped petain ..... you had a chance ..
you could have helped the good guys but post modernism and pride a la francaise got you ..
and now our troops are in harm's way .. you maggot of a man ...
Reply 32 - Posted by: rfitz3, 3/21/2003 8:35:57 AM
Does anybody know for sure what kind of missile was fired? I heard a report they were shooting Frogs (not a French product,
despite the name), not Scuds. Also, at least one anti-ship missile (!) called Sunburn.
The Scuds have a higher trajectory than the Frogs, so that would be one way to tell. Or have they found the wreckage?
Reply 33 - Posted by: Sully, 3/21/2003 8:48:28 AM
Blix: "Scuds!! We thought you said "Spuds"! We were looking for potatoes the whole time. Well, well, that's very different.
We're on your side now...
These weasels will try to climb aboard once the liberation begins.
Reply 34 - Posted by: aqualad, 3/21/2003 8:50:03 AM
I lived in Sweden for two years and I can tell you that most of them are rational people.
They are really very nice, albeit weak in the bravery gland.
I had a discussion with a Swede the other day, who was bragging about her country's "neutrality".
I was shocked, SHOCKED, I said. What neutrality? She said, "We don't take a stance politically."
"You take all kinds of stances, politically. Like right now, on Iraq." "Well, what I mean is we don't get involved in wars."
"Oh", I said, "You don't mean neutrality. You mean cowardice. Ask any Norwegians still alive from
WWII what they think of Swedish neutrality." She pouted.
Reply 35 - Posted by: Strike3, 3/21/2003 8:51:15 AM
Last night they were saying that at least some of the missiles were Chinese Silkworms because of the low, fast trajectory.
We won't know for sure until the fragments are analyzed.
This makes Blix's statements even more ridiculous since he's not working with facts (as usual)
just talking to keep himself from being forgotten, along with his pal Kofi.
Reply 36 - Posted by: trog, 3/21/2003 8:53:37 AM
Surprized it took 'til now to ask the right question.
Thanks #32. I've been watching because this is one of those little worrisome "details" the leftist rags seem to so conveniently leave out.
Haven't seen or heard any confirmation, but have no doubt we are tracking down the evidence.
At this point folks, any leap is without info. Don't weaken your own arguements.Hang in there.
But Blix is a monuemental poofter. That we have confirmation on.
Reply 37 - Posted by: Forehand, 3/21/2003 8:57:35 AM
Post deleted for reasons of taste.
Reply 38 - Posted by: kennowen, 3/21/2003 9:05:19 AM
Well, he's finally getting 'warm'.
Reply 39 - Posted by: MSTS, 3/21/2003 9:08:29 AM
When I was in Sweden, A man (loose term) told me he didn't hate me, just hated my country.
I told him in America, we are the country and that I didn't hate Sweden, I just hated him.
The more things change..............
Reply 40 - Posted by: tommie, 3/21/2003 9:12:15 AM
Funny...here I thought Blix was a violation!
Reply 41 - Posted by: TeacherNet, 3/21/2003 9:25:16 AM
Supposedly they ysed three different types of missiles, one of which was identified as a scud... plus,
I thought those wacky Iraqi's admitted yesterday that they used a scud??
Reply 42 - Posted by: reddog, 3/21/2003 9:26:10 AM
Clone 30,000 Blixes and what do you get? You get the rest of the UN.
![]()
Reply 43 - Posted by: gingadecorgi, 3/21/2003 9:27:36 AM
Hans Blix = Elmer Scud! LOL! No coffee for me right now!
Reply 44 - Posted by: Gantry, 3/21/2003 9:28:53 AM
Pitiful.
Reply 45 - Posted by: EAJ1, 3/21/2003 9:40:44 AM
When I saw this guy in all seriousness making his idiot remarks, I nearly fell off my chair laughing.
Yo, Hansy, musical chairs is over, the music stopped and you are still standing. Not good.
Maybe you can take the hideous Kori out for a drink and talk about job hunting. The problem will be the letters of reference.
Reply 46 - Posted by: PJSam, 3/21/2003 10:03:07 AM
Great posts! Hans is one of the leaders of the lefty libs.....this is why they need to be removed from power.
They are useless powerfreaks that make poor decisions, waste hard-earned money and weasel themselves into
positions of power through PC debate/diplomacy.
Reply 47 - Posted by: Jasper, 3/21/2003 10:05:46 AM
Hans is becoming wealthy from the $$$$ he's receiving from France and Iraq.
Reply 48 - Posted by: wookie, 3/21/2003 10:07:39 AM
Blix - ''You can't use SCUD's, that's a five-yard penalty!''
Reply 49 - Posted by: BettyCrocked29, 3/21/2003 10:15:37 AM
What college is Ritter scheduled to speak at next week? Just wondering. Also, any sign the MOTP?
Reply 50 - Posted by: Had2, 3/21/2003 10:15:42 AM
Mr.Blix, please take notes from the inspectors that are now in country.
There will be a test.
Reply 51 - Posted by: JustGreg, 3/21/2003 10:16:17 AM
Put this one in the "NO DUH!" file.
Seems pretty clear that the Iraqis knew where to find Scuds, even if the inspectors didn't.
Reply 52 - Posted by: Sawbones, 3/21/2003 10:20:11 AM
I am not well educated, but I would bet my last cent on the fact that Ridder,
Blix and all other DEMORAT idiots have their POCKETS FULL OF BRIBERY MONEY FROM SADDAM
TO SAY ALL THE STUPID THINGS THEY SAY!!!!
And I bet Hillary's PAC is full of ARAB MONEY!! AND CHINESE MONEY, etc.
Reply 53 - Posted by: tisHimself, 3/21/2003 10:20:45 AM
Blix has now become a verb, the answer to a trivia question and a punchline the likes of which we haven't seen since
Monica Lewinsky kept her little blue dress.
Congratulations on your legacy, sir. Hope your 15 minutes were well worth it.
Reply 54 - Posted by: Duke of Duval, 3/21/2003 10:22:54 AM
A scud sure is huge and they couldn't find them? Gee, how would they ever have found a germ or a mold spore?
Reply 55 - Posted by: mcg718, 3/21/2003 10:25:19 AM
Ignorance is Blix!
Reply 56 - Posted by: WyoEagle, 3/21/2003 10:30:24 AM
#19, you said it all. Elmer Scud! LOL.
So, why did he want 4 more months? Lights, TV, moola?
Reply 57 - Posted by: mswest, 3/21/2003 10:36:52 AM
I hope his employment contract ends soon. Then we can say, "Look, Ma! No Hans!"
Reply 58 - Posted by: texaslass3, 3/21/2003 10:38:24 AM
Hans' comments are about as relevant as those of Natalie Maines about now. It would be a good thing for you to shut up, sir.
Reply 59 - Posted by: Jr Sample @ BR549, 3/21/2003 10:41:47 AM
This story just can't be true:
Saddam has no weapons.....Sean Penn and Mike Ferrell told us so. Remember?
Reply 60 - Posted by: Shells, 3/21/2003 10:44:55 AM
Ignorance is Blix! That's it. This thread has given me a stomach ache from laughing.
Reply 61 - Posted by: historybuff, 3/21/2003 10:46:18 AM
Blix should immediately be charged with theft, for stealing his pay.
Last night the Fox Reporter at the UN, Eric Shawn buttonholed this idiot, who said that the US should be (paraphrasing here)
"looking in the basements of places for the WMD" This man in his zeal for personal recognition, and attempt to avoid war at all costs,
may now be capable of bringing down the UN single-handedly. Nice Work Blixy,
The John Birch society wanted that done for years! Put his picture up next to Chamberlain.
Reply 62 - Posted by: Jr Sample @ BR549, 3/21/2003 10:47:10 AM
Ignorance is Blix???
BWAAAHAA HAAHAHAHAHAHHA LOLOLOLOL
That's gotta be Post of the Month!
Reply 63 - Posted by: texas_gop, 3/21/2003 10:50:24 AM
"If I had had more time my inspectors would have found these violations.
My top man, Inspector Clouseau, was on the trail and would have reported these within the next 5 years."
Reply 64 - Posted by: rdvrk219, 3/21/2003 11:12:20 AM
If they are safe to handle and are not needed in any war crimes trial;
I would take parts of the scuds that are/will be shot down and send them to those who said Saddam didn't have them to begin with.
Wrapped in a big yellow bow of course
Reply 65 - Posted by: gingersnap13, 3/21/2003 11:14:44 AM
Is it true that little Hansie is going to
star with Pee Wee Hermon on his Pee Wee's play house?
Reply 66 - Posted by: Navy Jack, 3/21/2003 11:43:58 AM
What a maroon. What a embezzle.
courtesy B. Bunny
Reply 67 - Posted by: One small Voice, 3/21/2003 11:47:12 AM
It might be early but I have to admire all that has happened and wonder why the peace-nicks are still marching.
Kind of makes you wonder what all the hand-wringing was about.
I predict that without its head the snake will surrender by Monday. Hope Saddam gets good medical care in prison.
Want to bet what little secrets we find?
Reply 68 - Posted by: amereagle, 3/21/2003 11:49:26 AM
I think motp might have been a so-called "palestinian" at the wrong place at the wrong time
Tuesday night and got introduced to our "leeeetle friend" BLU-182.