re: #160 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance

The argument could be made that had Saddam remained in power the Iranians would not wield so much influence now because Iraq (and the idea that they had WMD’s) WAS a deterrent to Iran.

Influence? Iraq influence under Saddam would be an improvement to Iran influence, which is largely based on terrorism?

Are you saying two dictatorships in an arms race is the best scenario?