True...but in what possible way is he to do that? If he were to attack Iran or Syria, we would not have the manpower to do it. And unfortuately, the Dems, by not backing the troops or the mission since Day One, have fomented such division that any move to truly win the war in that way would be successfully portrayed as Bush the Warmonger and America the COnqueror...(Most people don't see him or us in that way now..but they would then)
It's not a matter of being PC.... but the nation will not back an escalation, and without the support of the people, it really DOES become a Vietnam.
Actually, I disagree with you. A severe bombing attack on Syria with massive destruction of all productive facilities would destroy any economy they have. Not a hair would be harmed in Iran. The folks in Iran will get the message, believe me. This kind of act would also encourage the forces in Iran that want to overthrow the current regime, and opt for a more Democratic form of government. It is Syria that should take massive pain, delivered from the air. As Sherman said, war is hell, so completely and utterly destroy the enemy, and get it over with as fast as you can.