[blackdog]

There are many subtleties brought forth in many, many attempts before going to war. During the period of those escallating subtleties and then overt discussions, one does not just respond to UPI reporters with "We have a war plan in place". Diplomats need a little room to work ya know.....

And FWIW any sitting president had better have a war plan in place for every dirt pile on the globe. That's his job and that's what our pentagon analysts get paid to do. Please remember that before the era of political correctness the Department of Defense was called the War Department.

[smallchild]

An interesting post.

However, I do not see its relevence to the fact that at no time prior to today was I informed that Bill Clinton and G. W. Bush formed a seamless web with regards to war plans inre Iraq.

I do recall being told that I was very fortunate that G. W. Bush was President because of his courage in responding to 911 and the WMD's in Iraq, rather than Clinton or Gore.

I cannot help but wonder, in the face of these revelations, why I was thusly so informed.

[DouglasKC]

And FWIW any sitting president had better have a war plan in place for every dirt pile on the globe. That's his job and that's what our pentagon analysts get paid to do. Please remember that before the era of political correctness the Department of Defense was called the War Department.

Exactly. I would bet that there are war plans in place just in case Canada ever turns hostile...key installations to take out, military capabilities, strategies, etc.

[kevkrom]

And FWIW any sitting president had better have a war plan in place for every dirt pile on the globe.

Right on! We used to keep war plan for Canada, for cryin' out loud.