re: #177 ckkatz

I think that Chris Hayes is correct.

Israel and Saudi do have a strategic problem named “Iran”. And, while I am no expert in the domestic politics of either country, I suspect that probably the current leadership in both countries feel that they benefit from having an enemy. Nor is Iran an angel.

However, the US bumbling into a war with a country the size of Alaska; and with a population of 80 million; that is thousands of miles away from us; And doing so without any major allies; Is just fricking plain stupid.

Domestically, I assume the plan is to have a Bush 43 style war in order to boost the Republican chances at the elections.

The terrain of Iran would prevent us from having any kind of success with the type of invasion necessary to take control of the country.