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GO ANY TIME BEFORE THE NOV. ELECTION 2002!!!!

I keep wavering on this. In general I would agree, but if the war starts on, say, October 15th, and then it turns out Saddam had already managed to smuggle some WMDs into the US and uses them in a couple of large cities and kills 10,000 people, it might not be the best thing for the GOP's poll numbers. On the other hand, if we bet right and he hasn't managed to smuggle jack into the country, and we really kick ass 1991-style, it's pretty much a guaranteed recapture of the Senate and meaningful gains in the House.

Personally, I hope they DON'T go before the elections. If they do, it could be construed (by some) as a ploy to gain a political advantage and it could backfire. It's too risky. I'm not even sure I wouldn't question it. After the elections, there will be no questions regarding the reasons because nothing can be gained except militarily. Besides, I'm sorry, but the lives of our troops and even innocent Iraqi lives aren't worth a few seats gained in an election. I'm not a peacenik. I just want to be absolutely sure that the reasons are legit and that we are truly prepared.

I believe that the full moon is August 8 (I recall reading that on another post). Either then or the next full moon is most likely. We like to attack at night under a full moon, it is best for giving our military an advantage. We often forget there are troops in Afghanistan and it's unwise to have two fronts going at the same time.