Good points all, Ireland.

Bush doesn't seem to notice that as far as the mass perception in the proposed scenario, he will be viewed as representing the aggressors.

Under those circumstances there is no telling what the neighboring nations will do.

It is not the case, however that no Army can defeat them on their own ground, fanatic or no. The real question is, do we want such a war in order to "address" the "situation"? I think not.

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