why is it that some people cannot take criticism without reverting to name calling? is it because they have nothing else in the tank?

look at your hypothetical question

ProudInfidel:

. If America has a political and military relationship with a country and then that country-on its own- goes to war, well it's because Bushs America pushed them into it with a wink and a nod that America would come to their rescue when things go sideways.

The answer is, in this case, YES. Once you arm a country hostile to a superpower, with an history of violence, you should be aware of consequences, and MAKE DAMN SURE this country will not to go war on its own. Apparently your geniuses at the White House did not, and now they are left to helpless , meaningless, talking-points. NOT GOOD