[Mohammed El-Shahawi]

This is very significant, but perhaps unsurprising. Iraq and Iran are desperately trying to get Israel to launch a major offensive against Syria or anybody for that matter. This will lead to worldwide condemnation especially from Europe, and create an even higher barrier for us to attack Saddam and then Iran (which is hopefully our plan).
The suicide attacks have been pretty much foiled due to Israel's military actions, so the next best thing is paying Hezbollah to start shelling Israel.
Why can't we just say to hell with it, team up with Israel, and start rolling our tanks across the entire middle east? Let's be honest with ourselves.

[lormand]

"The suicide attacks have been pretty much foiled due to Israel's military actions, so the next best thing is paying Hezbollah to start shelling Israel. Why can't we just say to hell with it, team up with Israel, and start rolling our tanks across the entire middle east? Let's be honest with ourselves."

I whole heartedly agree. What is the consequence? The "Arab" street will be furious at the US and prompt militants to attach us? Oh wait, that is already the case. There is no other recourse.

It seems that too many people have lost focus in less than a year after 9/11. It is as if 9/11 never happened.

[ohioman]

"Why can't we just say to hell with it, team up with Israel, and start rolling our tanks across the entire middle east? Let's be honest with ourselves."

In the end, I hope that is what happens.