[RightWhale]

The Israelis have shown the world what they can do when pushed

So has everyone else. It's human nature. I don't know that being surrounded by enemies for so many years is causing them to grow eyes in the back of their head, but they are under stress, no doubt about that.

[cardinal4]

I have heard that most of Saddams military doesnt even train with live ammo..... It prevents them from being used against his regime. If its true, then how good can the Iraqi resistance be? The Israelis have attacked Iraq before, got in and out with little difficulty. They even refuled over a third country! Im wondering if this isnt a ploy to provoke Iraq into attacking Israel, saving us the trouble. The Israelis wouldnt care a lick about what the US handwringers say about OUR invading them. Thats the problem we face; fighting a "nice" war to appease the leftists of the world. The Israelis have no foolish notions, They will do whats required to secure them from hostile Iraq.

[section9]

Sharon was just given the heads up that Bush intends to strike at the earliest opportunity. He was told to make himself ready. When Saddam does hit him, Sharon was told that we would support Israeli retaliation, but to use discretion and good judgement. In other words, no nukes.

Oh, and the passcodes for IAF aircraft will be shared with the AWACS crews orbiting Iraq during wartime. I suspect we will see IAF, Navy, USAF, and RAF dividing up the duties in the Scud boxes.

Be Seeing You,

Chris