[Scott from the Left Coast]

Agreed. But that was projected by India's long, slooooooow, leisurely build-up. You could tell by early this past week that no war would come of this.

When these baby's go...they go with an explosion. There aren't all of these bureaucratic delays where troops slowly are called up and built-up along fronts, militia's are activated and armies are positioned just so. When the balloon really goes up there isn't time to contemplate whether or not there will be war, it's just here. This whole process was a part of diplomatic maneuver intended to scare the opponent in a talking game.

Had India truly wished to wage war, they would've been shooting for effect five days ago.

[maquiladora]

Thr Indian offensive was due to begin in the first week of June, but 2 days ago (due to pressure and signs Musharraf was softening) the Indian PM asked this to be put on hold. If it's kept on hold until the end of June, then it will not happen. Climate and financial restrictions mean that there is almost a 'now-or-never' window open.