04-16-2003, 02:14 AM
that a sales job needs to be made to Congress, and to others.
In the case of Iraq, probably not that hard.
Syria, on the other hand, while run by folks I would not invite to tea, is its own place with its own set of issues and own set of relationships.
The only basis for a move on Syria, as I understand the linkages that would be attempted, would be on the "War On Terror" footing. The chance of putting together a successful coalition absent 1441, or similar long track record of blatant defiance of such fig leaves as UN decrees would make it an extremely hard sell to nearly anyone other than Israel. :P
So, while Mister Wolfowitz certainly holds some rather 'interference intensive and activist' views, I don't think that 'well we have big momentum, let's strike while the iron is hot' will work.
Why?
Politics.
In the case of Iraq, probably not that hard.
Syria, on the other hand, while run by folks I would not invite to tea, is its own place with its own set of issues and own set of relationships.
The only basis for a move on Syria, as I understand the linkages that would be attempted, would be on the "War On Terror" footing. The chance of putting together a successful coalition absent 1441, or similar long track record of blatant defiance of such fig leaves as UN decrees would make it an extremely hard sell to nearly anyone other than Israel. :P
So, while Mister Wolfowitz certainly holds some rather 'interference intensive and activist' views, I don't think that 'well we have big momentum, let's strike while the iron is hot' will work.
Why?
Politics.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete