Reply #13: Sucker bet. Of course we're "getting ready." But I bet we don't do it.

[Bucky]

We got ready to whack Russia but never did the full Monty. Cooler heads prevailed. I'll take that case of beer (cut off date Jan 2009) that Russia & Nato backs Iran into a deal, using Bush as the bad cop, and compromise heads off this "planned" strike on Iran.

If we ever do hit them, we won't go nuke. But probably we won't even hit 'em.

How can I be so sure? I watch history. When has a Bush ever picked a fight with an opponent who can hit back? Bushies are bullies... they take out Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan. If you're a serious regional contender (like Cuba or Iran or North Korea) they growl and bluff and rattle their scabbards. But they don't fight if it involves risking a real loss.

Paper dragons, the lot of 'em, with glass jaws.