[Joan Kerrey]

I think I was responding to a comment that went something like, "we have Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq surrounding Iran" and I my comment was addressing the fact that we don't necessarily have Iraq shia in our pocket and that we can't assume Iraq's shia will be an asset in a war against Iran. That was my intention. Sorry if it was a foggy post.

[brazzaville]

Good evening.
"Sorry if it was a foggy post."

No problema, FRiend.

I would hope that Iraqis, of whatever ilk, are not included in our battle planning for war with Iran at the moment, other than as potential threats.

I believe we are prepared, as nasty as it can potentially be. I think the post about us having Iran surrounded had to do with the strong military presence we have in the region, us, the Coalition and Israel. It sort of makes W look smart, doesn't it.

Michael Frazier