In the process, we could anticipate a severe backlash throughout the Muslim world.

Anti-Americanism in the Muslim world is intense and pervasive,

It will be interesting to see if they can tinker with their constitution and ideology to convince us and Europe they have changed their spots.

The situation in Iraq is sufficiently sober [that] I think this has given the Iranians a boost of confidence that they didn't have two years ago. They're not scared of us as they once were.

The situation in Iraq is sufficiently sober [that] I think this has given the Iranians a boost of confidence that they didn't have two years ago, ... They're not scared of us as they once were.

Bush cannot embark on a mission that fails. Given what happened to his father and the hype in this Administration, it would be the end.