Washington people: Iraq War 80-90% certain
"As a low, dishonest year nears its end, the online magazine Slate is running a daily Saddameter, complete with witty commentary, assessing the chances of a war with Iraq. In the past week it has shot up from just over 50% to 67%. Yet I don't know anyone in Washington who hasn't felt for some time that the odds were more like 80-90%."

Washington people: Iraq War 80-90% certain
"As a low, dishonest year nears its end, the online magazine Slate is running a daily Saddameter, complete with witty commentary, assessing the chances of a war with Iraq. In the past week it has shot up from just over 50% to 67%. Yet I don't know anyone in Washington who hasn't felt for some time that the odds were more like 80-90%."