[Emmett McCarthy]

I refuse to give islam one shred of recognition as part of a civilized world. It must be eradicated and however many muslims want to die for it, well, so be it. I agree that islamic countries should be put on notice that they can change or perish. The West’s “window of opportunity” to have the might to enforce this is rapidly closing.

[livius]

The West’s “window of opportunity” to have the might to enforce this is rapidly closing.

I think you're absolutely correct, which is one of the reasons this NIE "report" was such a terrible, terrible thing.

[america4vr]

The West’s “window of opportunity” to have the might to enforce this is rapidly closing.
All too chillingly true.
I believe in pragmatic terms the opportunity has in fact already been irrevocably lost.