[lavrenti]

What is not understood is that there is a convergence of disparate elements within the Middle East that heretofore was considered unlikely. For instance, ten years ago it would be considered beyond the pale of logic for a Stalinst secular leader like Saddam to make common cause with ghost dancing Jihadist nutjobs with Saudi money and Wahabbi nonsense stuffed in their ears.

I can understand the trepidation among some regarding an attack on Iraq. Getting there is going to be remarkably easy. Hanging around is going to be like Fort Apache.

[VaBthang4]

"Getting there is going to be remarkably easy. Hanging around is going to be like Fort Apache."

IMHO that statement would've rung true if spoken about Afghanistan....but not Iraq.