Right now, Bush as the front for BIG business has far too many people jumping when he snaps his fingers. Brinksmanship (see Georgia) is alive and well. However, what made it successful in the Cuban Missile Crisis was the accurate assessment of the USSR's cababilities and will to fight a war at that time. The US has NFI (no freakin' idea) about Iran's will--despite having what I think are Iran's capabilities within its ken. The show of force--if that's all it is--is a strategic ploy. Let's hope it doesn't get misunderstood for anything else. Because these bastards have killed too many people as it is. Enough already!