Mobile labs aren't labs, it seems

In summary, the conversation discusses the discovery of supposed "mobile biological warfare labs" in Iraq and the subsequent investigations that found them to be used for producing hydrogen for artillery balloons. The US and UK concluded that at least one of the trailers was involved in bioweapons production, but the evidence is sketchy and there are concerns about the whereabouts of the weapons that were supposed to pose a clear and present danger. The conversation also mentions other disturbing facts such as the looting of the bioweapons trailers and radioactive waste from a nuclear facility. It is suggested that the focus on securing oil fields may have allowed for these weapons to be taken or potentially used by unknown parties.
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"Mobile labs" aren't labs, it seems...

It looks like the two supposed "mobile biological warfare labs" are, in fact, not. First, US/UK analysts disputed Bush et al's claims: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F20E1EFD3C5D0C748CDDAF0894DB404482 . Tony Blair's government commissioned an investigation which found that they were used to produce hydrogen for artillery balloons (and probably sold to Iraq by a British company.) http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,977916,00.html . Australia's PM just today claimed there were three trailers and the US/UK concluded "at least one" is involved in bioweapons production. It's looking mighty, mighty sketchy.

Even if we do find a few weapons or trailers, though, I'm going to be mighty pissed if we don't find anything like the 5,000 gallons of anthrax; several tons of VX nerve gas; 100 to 500 tons of other toxins, including botulinin, mustard gas, ricin and sarin; 15 to 20 Scud missiles; and mobile labs that were supposed to pose us a clear and present danger.

Either Bush screwed up and/or massively lied about the existence of these guys; or else they were there and are gone. And if they're gone, I don't want to think about who might have them now. Consider the disturbing facts that the supposed bioweapons trailers were looted clean before being found, and that large amounts of radioactive waste were looted from the Tuwaitha nuclear facility after American troops stopped by and left again... http://www.msnbc.com/news/912073.asp?0cv=KB10
 
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Did they ever find the huge underground complex? or?
 
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Here's a hint at the truth...there were troops assigned to secure teh oil fields within days...there was a known nuclear plant that was left to be stripped of uranium, and was stumbled upon by American troops a few weeks after the takeover.

(Just as an aside, I know the sorts of trucks we're talking about...I don't think you could create a sterile and safe weapon in one of them...without accidentally killing everyone around you)
 
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1. What is a mobile lab?

A mobile lab is a laboratory that is designed to be transportable and can be set up and used in various locations. It typically includes all the necessary equipment and supplies for conducting experiments or performing tests on the go.

2. How is a mobile lab different from a traditional lab?

A mobile lab is different from a traditional lab in that it can be moved from one location to another, while a traditional lab is typically stationary. Mobile labs are also often smaller and more compact in order to be easily transportable.

3. What are the benefits of using a mobile lab?

The main benefit of using a mobile lab is the ability to conduct experiments or perform tests in different locations, which can be useful for field research or emergency situations. It also allows for greater flexibility and convenience, as the lab can be set up wherever it is needed.

4. What types of experiments or tests can be performed in a mobile lab?

A wide range of experiments and tests can be performed in a mobile lab, depending on the equipment and supplies it contains. This can include biological, chemical, and environmental testing, as well as various types of research projects.

5. Are there any limitations to using a mobile lab?

While mobile labs can be highly versatile and convenient, they do have some limitations. They may not have the same level of equipment or resources as a traditional lab, and the size of the lab may limit the types of experiments or tests that can be performed. Additionally, transportation and setup time may also be factors to consider.

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