[Prokopton]

"I trust the generals and the armed forces who, for all intents and purposes, are the only ones standing against radicalized Islamism in the streets."

Don't you think that if the military leaders were told to clean up Iraq, or Iran for that matter, they couldn't do it? The only reason it hasn't happened is that's not what they've been told to do. There can be arguments about why the have not been unleashed to win this war, but there can be no doubt that they are being restrained.

[cyberdasher]

Sure, , it's obvious that the war is being kept low-intensity for many political reasons. We hear breathlessly that the military has been lamed by extensive and prolonged tours, but the fact is that, judging by the poses the mullahs are striking, Iran fears possible American reprisals.