Iran

[sexobon]

Originally Posted by tw

… First, a strategic objective must exist. WWII was won because the strategic objective was clear, bluntly stated, and hostilities did not end until that objective was achieved: unconditional surrender.

The electorate doesn't have the stomach to do what it takes to achieve that. It hasn't had since WWII. Since the advent of global terrorism, the electorate's position has been We're sorry, please don't hurt us. This has made your justifications for war a moot point. Tit-for-tat is where it's at.

[henry quirk]

Originally Posted by sexobon

The electorate doesn't have the stomach to do what it takes to achieve that. It hasn't had since WWII. Since the advent of global terrorism, the electorate's position has been We're sorry, please don't hurt us. This has made your justifications for war a moot point. Tit-for-tat is where it's at.

Domestication: fat, happy, and stupid; 'don't rock the boat!'; go along to get along; Aesop's dog (the leash only chafes a little).

[Luce]

Originally Posted by sexobon

The electorate doesn't have the stomach to do what it takes to achieve that. It hasn't had since WWII. Since the advent of global terrorism, the electorate's position has been We're sorry, please don't hurt us. This has made your justifications for war a moot point. Tit-for-tat is where it's at.

This is a distinctly bizarre view on the American people.

So let me see if I have this straight:

FIRST we need to carpet bomb, etc, THEN we should decide on objectives?

[sexobon]

Originally Posted by Luce

… So let me see if I have this straight: ...

No, you don't.

Fuck dementia.