[af_vet_rr]

I realize full well that with our present POTUS nothing like the scenario I envisioned will ever take place.

Unfortunately, not only will your wishful and intelligent thinking not take place, but I think we'll find ourselves at war with Iran and Syria. Obama wants war with the leadership of both countries, it's an election year, it's going to happen. We are not prepared for war with both, and I question if we are prepared and able to handle one to the extent you mention...

[luvbach1]

I question if we are prepared and able to handle one [war against Iran and perhaps Syria] to the extent you mention...

I have similar qualms but we will have no choice if we wait until hit by Iranian nukes or Iranian-sponsored domestic terrorist cells. And if Israel is hit first we'll be in it anyway and will have to rise to meet the challenge. Although Obama has little empathy for Israel, if it is attacked the pressure to join it in retaliation against Iran will be irresistible. The "bonus" for 0bummer will be to place him where he'd like to be in an election year: a war-time president with the nation rallying behind him, assuring his election.