http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...der_to_advance

Yeah, it's pretty much started now, but it seems that a sandstorm is making them wait before launching their "blitzkrieg."

Now I'm wondering if Dubya waited too long before mounting his capaign. The weather will only get worse from here on out so that will be playing a role on much of the decisions. There continues to be an indication that the US is continuing with their "shock and awe" Dresden re-run. If there are high civilian casualties and massive damage, I can't not see Russia getting involved. China is being quite ambigous too.

Already the talk of war crimes against the Us is being raised at the UN and there is some rumour toward suggesting the expulsion of the US from the UN. The fact remains, and this was iterated by the Russian Ambassador, the war in Iraq is illegal under the UN, and also by Syria. Problems too with the Saudis. http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N19343521

I guess all we can do is wait and see what gets reported when the big show goes on. It may turn out bigger than we thought.