[bill1952]

LOL! The Iraq conflict has Prepared us for this conflict, and it wasn't an accident.

We now have troops, air bases, and much more important, logistics to wage a devastating war on Iran.

Without Iraqi bases and a quarter million or so troops there, plus aircraft and posrts for close naval supply and assault, it would not be possible without a massive invasion of Iran by Sea.

Saying that we are 'sapped' is like saying that the German armies were 'sapped' by Poland. They could not invade France.

[wizardoz]

We now have troops, air bases, and much more important, logistics to wage a devastating war on Iran.

I'm glad you pointed that out because I'm more of a checker-player than chess, and this had not even occurred to me. Duh. Good thing I'm not in charge. My answer to everything since 9/11 has been "Nuke 'em. Next!"

[baa39]

Interesting point, do you think that was part of the strategy? So as long as all those bases and things are established, we should take care of Syria too.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

The Iraq conflict has Prepared us for this conflict, and it wasn't an accident.

Agreed. When we went into Iraq it just made sense that Syria or Iran would be next. I have no qualms about attacking either one, or even both at the same time if we have to--plenty of justification exists.

The intensity of the attacks on Bush and Rumsfeld has increased because the pantywaist generals and Democrats know this, too, and they're scared to death that Bush will actually do something and look good doing it.