It is difficult to be objective when you are up to your ass in alligators.
1. How momentous history will record what just happened in Iraq. Remember not all historians are white free Americans living in Anywhere U.S.A. Think of the point of view of an Iraqi witnessing what just ocurred and then know that the average citizen is spiritual and aware of the revelations and prophecy.
2. The fact that coalition totality of capabilities and individual unit functionality potential was just scratched. The fourth never got into the fray because of our Turkish "friends". And heavy use of complete Naval Power was not needed.
Amazing how a little "stick" wielding (and yes thats a jab at all you trolls making stink of GB's landing) makes the devilkin sit up and take notice. Balance of power diplomacy screams for the immediate arming of Japan and a concentration of Naval power to the interests of Taiwan. IMNSHO.
Lastly, whomever postedIs it too much to hope that San Francisco and Berkeley are targeted? my answer to that is an emphatic yes. I offer no explanation why.