Why has military intervention suddenly become so hip? Because everyone knows it’s just a symbolic action to “make a statement” without actually committing ourselves to anything or accomplishing anything? Because Obama is a Democrat? Because too many politicians of both parties still believe we should be the policemen of the world and - depending on who is in the White House - will support military intervention along largely partisan lines? All of the above?
Every President wants to be a “War President.” Even the ones who pretend they’re pacifists.
The United States has become the greatest bedouin raider on the planet and I think the Saudis appreciate that.