[Steely Tom]

We put a force in place in the boonies and say "come attack me" and Saddam just says "so what?".

What if we put a force in place, and then put Exxon/Mobil in place, and then say "come stop us from taking your oil." Do you think Saddam will just say "so what?"

The possibilities are endless.

(steely)

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

put Exxon/Mobil in place, and then say "come stop us from taking your oil."

Excellent!

Their ability to get petrodollars, and not Bagdad, is what defines them as a power.

Dominate that . . .