[Common Tator]

First Putin says the United States may. The next day a general says NATO may not.

Hmmmm.

They call it the fog of war... and both sides often use very large fog machines.

[wonders]

Ref your #19: Yes, you are right on about the "fog of war."

The only hope is intelligence. Knowing exactly where bin Laden is and going in with a small tactical force.

A ground war in that country is sheer madness. Check a terrain map. Check out the surrounding countries and their sympathies.

These people who believe in some sort of video game war are... well, living in a video game.

[dgehrke]

I think for the Russians to be willing to help or even be able to would require massive US support. If we offered support comparable to that of WW2 I think they would quickly change their minds. Short of that I don't think they even could.