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To: American Spirit who wrote (1572)	1/2/2003 7:55:33 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15987

Very tricky dangerous manoevre. And what is the endgame? Is there one? Put back the Shah and the King Of Iraq? Maybe a bit of historical perspective from the archives of Patton: "In planning any operation, it is vital to remember and constantly repeat to oneself two things: 'In war, nothing is impossible provided you use audacity,' and 'Do not take counsel of your fears." There are always doubts. And there may be setbacks. But the cause is just, the need is urgent, and taking the initiative is key to victory... "The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult." -Sir Winston Churchill Or even better, how MacArthur put it: "Defiant in battle, but magnanimous in victory" But I'm obviously open to alternatives that take into account the imperatives such as demographics, militancy, and economic distress in the region.. Hawk