[HipShot]

"Just because they THINK they can hit us that hard does not mean they really can. And if they try, and fail, the consequences could lead to the end of Islam."

I don't see how that's possible without retaliation by other nuclear powers, especially where mutual defense treaties are concerned. Other nations won't want their oil supply jeopardized any more than we do. We have some major weak spots, the exploit of which would bring us down hard, possibly to regional anarchy and civil war. It won't take as much as you may think. It's not thread material.

[jerseygirl]

Well- I'm heading out for the night. Stay safe, everyone

Nightowls- keep up the good work!