Wednesday, February 14, 2007

War!...again?

In recent days, it appears that the US and Iran are edging ever closer to war. At least, that's what it said in the New York Times. Or at least what I thought it said. Or at least, something of the sort was mentioned. Whatever.
Well, here's a pot shot - I say they won't. Not inside of 6 months from today. Why?
How on earth can this administration wage one more war? It is pretty rare for an elected government to wage two wars at the same time and not be ousted in elections (and no, I don't think they count as the same war on terror). A third would be tough even for someone with 85% ratings, let alone for a President who has less than 50%.
And fighting a war against a country as large as Iran and as influential in the region is probably not a good idea. The only way that someone could justify it, as was mentioned somewhere in the Times, is if the White House says that the Iranians are already fighting against them in Iraq, so it wouldn't be much of a difference. Boy, if America falls for that, I don't think an apology from 50% of Americans would suffice, as was the case in 2004.
Anyways, jumping on this anti-War band wagon feels good. But then again, why should I care about what happens? I see people dying on TV, US mothers wanting sons back, but that's it. You don't have to listen to what I say, but I guess I'd like to say it.