Will The US Strike Before the Deadline?

[Big Dude]

I listen to words and phrases and sometimes like to overanalyze. In the speech that Bush gave he said:

"All the decades of deceit and cruelty have now reached an end. Saddam Hussein and his sons must leave Iraq within 48 hours. Their refusal to do so will result in military conflict commenced at a time of our choosing."

Ari Fleisher briefed reporters this morning that refusal---not failure---is the trigger. Saddam and sons refused yesterday. Would that mean that all timelines are off? I think yes. What do you think?

Adam aka Big Dude

 

[Mermaid02]

I agree with you Adam.... Uday says his father isn't going anywhere. I disagree, I think he's going straight to hell.

 

[DawnCt]

I heard that our pilots are sleeping during the day to get ready for night duty. It could be any time but I don't think we will strike unless in self defense prior to the time President Bush indicated.

 

[Patrick IL.]

In Kuwait, hundreds of military vehicles have been spotted heading north toward the Iraqi frontier.

Witnesses described a 16-mile (26-kilometer) stretch of road filled with tanks, armored personnel carriers, fuel trucks and other vehicles, and said the traffic had doubled by Tuesday afternoon.. CNN

There is a heavy sandstorm in the area..I believe nothing major will happen until the deadline hits.