The entire move doesn't have to take place. But the ariel assault must begin before the elections. While Iraq (Baghdad really) reels back, dazed and confused, the troop build up will occur at a very rapid pace to our nearby Central Asian bases. We are already pre-positioning equipment. We will knock out Baghdad water and electric. Kill their radio, TV, telephone and communications. Same for other large cities. We will do a Yugo on them.
Iraqi commanders will be warned that will be tried as war criminals if they launch chem. and bio. Iraqi army will run chickens**t except for their most elite men.
Muslims talk big but at the end of the day they will fear, respect and obey the brand new alpha dog.
Our depressed airlines will be happy to lease their jets for troop transport.
Total troops needed? 30,000 to 50,000. With many others on instant standby stateside.