Reply #82: That pretty much sums it up.

[amandabeech]

I was in shock when he talked about going into Pakistan, but I figured that would be better than turning Iran into glass.

Obama also seemed like the type who could re-evaluate the situation in light of current circumstances. McCain would have gone ahead no matter what.

The FUBAR Karzai election, the UN pulling out half its staff and the Brits having second thoughts hopefully will give Obama plenty to re-evaluate.

Edit: Now Gorbachev has urged Obama to get out and Gorbachev has been there and done that. Perhaps Obama should have a little chat with Gorby.