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Originally posted by aeon@Sep 22 2004, 04:26 PM
This will be picked up when I get back...but before I head out - a little clue, this isn't the cold war..the Russians weren't willing to die for a theological ideal - making comparison's between the two is asinine. Evangelical Xtians who are guided by the scripture Vs radical muslims.
Why didn't we invade Iran...they're on their way to nukes & openly support Hezbollah? We invaded Iraq - an insignificant entity.
to be continued....
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I was comapiring to cold war only to point out the time frame. It took 50+ years to defeat the commies. We did not have much combat during this time. Obviously with our current conflict we will need more combat.
You are correct the Russians were not suicidal, thus containment and isolation was a good strategy.
I agree about Iran. Iraq was an easierr target. Think of where US forces now are, and look where Iran is. I would like to think there is a larger strategy. I hope so for our sake. But since I am not invited not national security meetings I am not sure.