Thanks for corrections.
you know, that is a good high level view and I was shocked to find some of the similiarities you've pointed out....
You are welcome!
.......Hm, that throws the whole Iran prognosis into a new light. .....
Yes it does. Both Iran and America (and not just one party) needs to learn from history. However I doubt Iranian Mullahs or American leadership would do something like.
....how badly the the Dems and Repubs are letting party rivalry overwhelm foreign policy.....
That's true. Lives are being lost and politicians are playing flute.