Most world statesmen are already fully aware that international law is more guidelines than actual rules. Certainly our enemies are. The number of enemy statesmen who say "I'd want to do this, b… (View Post)

Contingency plans for years if not decades I would hope. Would have been better if they'd been put into action years ago, but better late than never. And the sky hasn't fallen in, despite the whining… (View Post)

MTG and AOC oppose. Is any more proof needed that it was the right thing to do? (View Post)

Its the Pareto Principle. 80% of the reward comes from 20% of the effort, but the final 20% requires 80% of the effort. Simply having a security guard there will deter most potential thieves who are … (View Post)

I'm not setting any store in the intelligence or stupidity of the regime. I suspect you're right though, that they'll be too afraid of escalation and will be hoping this is 'one and done' from the Am… (View Post)