"... but the core problem IMHO [in my omniscient opinion] is that OIF [WWII] was undertaken by a single nation with a few [eight] allies tagging along and the 'natives' [fascists and imperialists] would never accept whatever was imposed [were thrashed so soundly that they are now some of our best -- and still few -- allies]. [ Thanks for that Ash. I'm truly not fit to wash your feet. Your historical perspective is so compelling... -ed. ] "