How is that a false pretense? One reason for the war was that Iraq was in possession of WMD's, which they were.
just don't fall for the "liberation" crap.
Iraq was fought over oil. And that's not a bad thing per se, just don't fall for the "liberation" crap.
Saddam was going to control around 20% of the world's oil. That's why we invaded.
I totally know what denigrates means.