Doug R

Try "The 4th Fourth Protocol" by Fredrick Forsyth or Koestlers "Brighter than the Noon Day Sun", this was made into a film, come to think about it, as films go on non missile nuclear attacks try "True Lies".

I have little doubt that Iran/Iraq Etc would flatten the US of A (or the UK) if given a chance - not that I agree with that fundamentalist philosophy. But following your logic, should not the US of A follow the Carwen James school of thought and get their retaliation in first. Or is the thought of Radio Active Oil sufficient to calm (control) the super hawks ambition.

No let Uncle Sam spend his money how he likes, but don't imperil what world stability there is to divert attention from the Republicans internal economic problems.

Incidently do you know what the Maginot line was ?

Gareth