[Quix]

He might could have had slightly more courage but I doubt it. He doesn't need China up in arms against him at this time--especially wanting them to abstain and not veto attacking Iraq.

[BillCompton]

He might could have had slightly more courage but I doubt it. He doesn't need China up in arms against him at this time--especially wanting them to abstain and not veto attacking Iraq.

Yeah. How about this for a Clancy scenario. We attack Iraq, N. Korea attacks South and China attacks Tawain. And just for good measure, Canada attacks Vermont. The last part of that would make it almost worth it.