[a_witness]

I think (re:Arafat, saudis)this is a case of "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."

So you think Bush is "a very good liar" ?

With millions of lives at stake we need a man of his word.

[sheik yerbouty]

I think it is a feint, necessary to not telegraph what action will be taken, much as boxers use feints and jabs to set up their opponents. The jihadist enemy does not deserve a straight answer, only retribution.