[ithkuil]

But that handicap is due to domestic politics which is a real world force that shapes the american war machine ability more than anything

[roncesvalles]

If oil hits $150 and there's real pain on the streets, Americans will assent to a much bloodier war.

In fact, I suspect this "15 point peace plan" is just theater to this effect. "Look we tried everything, we're gonna have to go in and really knock them out."