Countdown to War in Iran

[Perndog]

The US doesn't have to attack Iran or worry about the logistics or implications of such an attack.

They just have to wait til Israel makes its strike (now probably pushed forward with the death of Arafat) and then stroll in to mop up.

Right now, the Middle East may as well already be a "very large anarchy zone," from the viewpoint of total US control (which is the only goal I can imagine the Bush administration has in mind). With Iraq as a pre-established staging area for US troops, a blatant display of power such as a large bombing strike against Iran's nuclear sites will only improve the US's foothold. And bonus political points because Israel does (or at least starts) the dirty work.

That's how I expect it to play out. What say you, Max?

By the way, I think you all place entirely too much emphasis on the motivations of Bush. I bet if Kerry were in office, we'd see the same war games playing out, just maybe on a different timetable. Ever watch the West Wing and see how many people the President has to please, how little room he has to make really independent decisions about anything significant? Multiply that a few times and you've got my mental picture of the White House.