Watching the Libyan conflict unfold is a study in contrasts. Consider the differences between the invasion of Iraq under President George W. Bush and the attack on Libya under President Obama. The differences between the two presidents and the response to their actions have been rather stark.

Months before the actual invasion of Iraq began, President Bush brought his argument to the American people,  using speeches, interviews and administration-penned editorials for various news sources.  President Bush tried to convince the American people of the necessity of his plan, and why.