Path to War: A new American disaster ?

[Abraham]

Originally Posted by Sixpack

Abraham, I think we do not agree on the practical aspects of the issue.
After all, your position implies total war (starting with attack; you can imagine what will follow), when diplomacy (soon definetely) fails. In my estimation the majority of western people will not support that war. Not to mention the 'islamic world'.

Perhaps we disagree on this issue, which is not a bad thing by itself.
It does not imply "total war". It just implies that your policy intrests at stake is so essential, that you are prepared to back diplomatic means up with sanctions and, eventually, military action.
Contrary to popular thinking, showing such resolution improves the chance for a diplomatic solution and lessens the chance of a military conflict.
If such a conflict would ever be necessairy, it would certainly not be a total war, not even a ground war, but a number of strikes to destroy essential nuclear facilities and part of the offensive capability of the Iranian military.
I hope in the aftermath the theocratic regime in Iran collapses.

Originally Posted by Sixpack

Also, a dragged out war is bad for my stocks.

That is really short term thinking...
:rotfl:

Originally Posted by Sixpack

PS Abraham:
I forgot:
I am optimistic.
You are being pessimistic here.

On this we certainly disagree!