"Collaterial" and "noncombatent death or injury" will be very high should Saddam lure the US into Bagdad.

One reason that Senior didn't "finish the job" was because it was that portion of the job that is the most daunting. This is why I have mentioned similarities with Vietnam. You have an *enemy* who can look very much like a civilian, can live in the same communities and can strike on his terms.

Now, there is no assurance that the with all the *huffy and puffing* that Saddam will "blink" but, hey, if the man feels cornered, he may not. This will put Bush in the corner himself and unfortunately we know what he'll do.

Bobert