There are two kinds of people: the ones who need to be told and the ones who figure it out all by themselves.

The threat is gone. Saddam Hussein may look like a bull but he's a steer. And there's a big difference between a bull and a steer - ask a cow.

Wars are begun by frightened men.

The military leaders on the line - the guys at the sharp end - are better than many civilian leaders. And their troops are better cared for and led than the av…