We went after Saddam because unlike our other stated enemies, the military option was guaranteed to work - at acceptable cost. We knew most of Saddam's troops wouldn't fight for him and sure enough, they didn't. The Iraqi people clearly hated their regime more than they distrusted us.
We won't invade Iran, North Korea or even Syria for the simple reason that they probably won't be such pushovers.
We went after Saddam because unlike our other stated enemies, the military option was guaranteed to work - at acceptable cost. We knew most of Saddam's troops wouldn't fight for him and sure enough, they didn't... ...We won't invade Iran, North Korea or even Syria for the simple reason that they probably won't be such pushovers.
Wow. That's huge. What's the distinction between that and a bully?
The Iraqi people clearly hated their regime more than they distrusted us.
Not sure I agree here, but anyway time will tell.