[Peach]

Not because the US will step aside and force a cease fire, but because Muslim strength in supporting Hezbollah, and indirectly Iran and Syria, is increasing exponentially, because the Muslims have been starved for a victory since 1947, and the current situation gives every indication of being that victory for Islam.

I agree with you. Nearly every single military analyst has said that if Hezbollah comes out of this without being disarmed, it's a victory for the jihadists and will convince other moderates to join the cause.

Tony Blair said something quite similar to this yesterday, actually.

[oneolcop]

Just a thought: This is just a battle in the war. If you look at from that point of view, whomever comes out the "winner", the loser will try to get a rematch. In the interim, each side will try to get support from others. Ultimately, there could be a middle-east wide war with the added dimension of international terror. Forgive me if I've stated the obvious.