I guess we'll know for sure after the fact. But it sure would have been nice if someone took Adolph out when he violated the terms of Versailles. We know damn well that would have been worth the cost.
I really see this as a similar test. As to Saddams age, it is again immaterial. At age 66, he could easily have another 20 years in power. The guy is not a sod like so many despots. He takes care of his body. And even if he grabbed his chest today, he has sons on the bench that are even more cruel, cunning and insane than he. It's like the Mafia. Losing a Godfather does not mean the organization goes away.
I guess we'll know for sure after the fact. But it sure would have been nice if someone took Adolph out when he violated the terms of Versailles. We know damn well that would have been worth the cost.
And cheap too, if we can believe the German general who claimed later they were on razor's edge to depose Hitler.
It may be that Saddam will come crashing down with some ease also. Arab militaries are remarkably inept.
But you can't make plans based on that.
I think the bigs want to strike straight at the head. The balloon --could-- go up any day now.
Walt