In a more optimistic frame of mind a few years ago, i had this to say (what if we win?)

http://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksd...if-we-win.html

And I succumbed to irrational exuberance here

http://www.3quarksdaily.com/3quarksd...tionality.html

btw, here is Obama being very candid about the "sensible" American government position on this issue

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2c...-obamas-e_news