With “pre-emptive defensive invasion” discredited, the old “they attacked us first and now we must invade to defend ourselves” story (which even the Nazis tried when they invaded Poland) is the only real story left that might work, although honestly people are so cynical about this administration that I doubt that would fly even if Iran genuinely did attack us first.

In fact, that’s a point worth bringing up sometime. We are now much less safe, because if some country attacks us, we can’t attack back without half the planet believing we’re just telling lies and expanding our empire.

Now, we invaded Iraq without a plan, and we all know how that movie ended. I’m optimistic enough to believe the American public won’t buy a ticket for the sequel without a damn good trailer and a full copy of the script, and I just haven’t seen it.

Given the facts in-theatre, I can’t imagine there is much of a viable plan they could construct – our forces are too strung out from Iraq, Afghanistan and our remaining commitments. I can’t come up with anything that would work except just starting the damn war and forcing the country to finish it.

Maybe this would be a good “what do you think?” for the week; how likely does everyone think war with Iran actually is, and why? What process exists for getting us involved despite overwhelming resistance?