I could say WMDs were speculation...
But I won't... I'll try for something else...
How about, the economic future of the country... That's total speculation and is not at all something the government can directly control, however people win and lose elections and debate over the economy all of the time.
there were no wmd's we knew that b4 they went in to Iraq...(You honestly think they would have attacked a country that has nuclear weapons?)
Sensationalism is a powerful tool...just like politicians need funding to run for power, scientists need funding to continue research. Ironic how politicians that fund the scientific researches are backed by industrial companies.
jobs are greater than the environment...if gwb promises 30 new car plants with thousands of jobs you think the voters will give a damn about some trees?
people that want jobs vote...not hippies