Isn't escalation on our end

Isn't escalation on our end
by AquinasDomer (2024-01-16 09:02:43)

In reply to: Our fear is pathetic posted by shillelaghhugger

Just as likely to lead to a rally around the flag effect in Iran?

I'm not saying we shouldn't escalate, but you have to factor in us against the world patriotism being an advantage for the leaders there.

Replies:

Was there any meaningful reaction like that when - krudler 2024-01-16 11:16:35
- Iranian missile attacks on US bases after Soleimani (link) - irishlaw2010 2024-01-16 12:19:12
  - Right, but they've been having their proxies do the same - krudler 2024-01-16 12:21:39
    - I was responding to - AquinasDomer 2024-01-16 13:08:20
      - I don't think I was making that argument. My point is - krudler 2024-01-16 15:27:36
        I think we have different goals - AquinasDomer 2024-01-16 17:21:29