[dyed_in_the_wool]

Mr. Cheney needs to explain to the American people why he thought the U.S. would get "bogged down" in 1990-91 when it had 500,000 troops available for a military mission in Iraq, yet he thought it was a great idea to invade Iraq in 2002 with only 130,000+ troops.

The coalition G.H.W. Bush put together had certain definite goals in mind, not least of which that we would not overthrow Saddam. This was a sop so we could use Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia (they didn't want to be targeted) and other regional locations.

We made no such deal with the second half of the war, so we left Saudi Arabia prior to resumption of hostilities.

History is a fascinating subject. Especially if you pay attention.

[Alberta's Child]

Sounds like a perfectly rational explanation (though it has disgraceful implications from a political standpoint, when you think about it).

But if you go back and look at the quote I posted there, you want want to ask yourself WHY CHENEY DIDN'T OFFER THAT -- INSTEAD OF THE STATEMENT HE MADE -- AS A RESPONSE?!

Logic is a fascinating subject, too.