[dd74]

Sadam is not THE problem, he is part of the problem. The remaining Arab states (in Bush's mind) might constitute the remaining problem.

As I've said on this thread and others, Iran most probably will be next. Saudi Arabia might follow. The hunt for Al Quaida (sp?) and its connection to WTC is a good positioning tool to initiate action in either Iran or Saudi Arabia. In fact, if I was asked on basis of Islamic fundamentalism who the U.S. should neutralize first - Iraq or S.A. - I would say S.A. because of their more conservative Islamic ties, control of oil and their financial potency to fund terrorism.

Of course, this is all hypothetical, and I raise it just for argument. One question: does it seem that N. Korea been eerily quiet since Bush announced his 48-hour count down?

As for the region at hand: I have a feeling because of this show of force in Iraq, a serious wake-up call has already come to the other Arab states. Iraq, with all their boisterous talk, has barely put up a fight. I would expect much of the same from Iran and S.A. I would also expect we could very invade them the same way we're invading Iraq because of the oil capacities and regional importance both these countries have.

Beepbeep: not to sound ingracious, but you do know that if there is a U.S.A. victory in this American-led battle with Iraq, it will insure Europe will continue to get her supply of oil, right?