[gutshot]

Syria has a WMD-program related materials.
They are home for Hamas and Hezbollah.
They are at war with Israel.

I'm sure we can think of plenty of plausible pretexts unless Bashar Assad bends over for Ariel Sharon and signs a peace treaty goiving up the Golan Heights. Otherwise, it's gong to be another year of Shock and Awe in 2005!

[jaykay]

it's going to be another year of Shock and Awe in 2005!

Shock and Awe in 2005? In Syria? First thing first, I'm still waiting for the little burg Fallujah to be shocked or awed or at least mildly surprised.