[NittanyLion]

The problem is, by every account the necessary forces are now in place. If Iraq is such a critical threat that war is necessary, then delaying the onset of that war causes undue threat to Americans here and the forces abroad. Alternatively, if the delay causes no additional threat, then we're arguing against the necessity of war.

[pt17]

The problem is, by every account the necessary forces are now in place. If Iraq is such a critical threat that war is necessary, then delaying the onset of that war causes undue threat to Americans here and the forces abroad. Alternatively, if the delay causes no additional threat, then we're arguing against the necessity of war.

I believe you have boiled it down to its tautologous essence.