Rolo--
Interesting comments.
Part of the problem with combat in Iraq will be the U.S. engagement in "total war."
Civilian casualties will be heavy, and this will definitely attract a great deal of international attention. In addition if what you say is true about Sadam's strategic placement of military installations, the U.S. war strategy will be greatly affected. During Vietnam and after has been a commitment to minimize U.S. casualities even at the expense of non-combatants. In this case Sadam will maximize these civilian casualities to the muslim and European media.
Unfortunately it seems Bush and company want to use the fist in Iraq, so they do not have to deal with N. Korea.
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