That suggests to me that no one is really sure. Also: it's the tendency of politicians to take an optimistic spin, and security officials to take a pessimistic one. (View Post)

On the other hand, pretty much all US military aid has ended. (View Post)

Probably a wayward Iranian missile. (View Post)

I don't think the fire people at random policy has been particularly effective in the US. (View Post)

The old siver mining towns outside Denver have some of the most crushing poverty I have ever seen. Falling down mobile homes. No education. No prospects. (View Post)