[ThinkingMan]

I also believe it was for the UN. He has now called out the weasels. "everyone's cards on the table" is pretty plain spoken- no diplomatic wiggle room there. He has told the UN to put up or shut up. He has also assured SH that he is not going to just lob a couple missiles and call it good.

People that are expecting showmanship over substance worry me. This is not meant for entertainment purposes. Look to 9/11 to see what a President who was worried about his "entertainment value" gets.

(I know you are not one of those from your comments.)

[Natural Law]

"cards on the table" is a good analogy. W is sitting with 5 aces and is raising & checking.