justme: You miss both points. The argument was 1.3MM tons during 1999 – 2001 versus 1.44MM tons during WWII (European Theater). Obviously, we are agreeing to disagree and more research is necessary, but my central point is this: No way, no how that 2,700x more bombs were dropped over Europe than Clinton dropped over Iraq in nearly the same period of time (3 years v. 2 years). Modern jet aircraft are far more capable than those used during WWII, and carry massive bomb loads. That is why I used the comparison to Vietnam and the article referencing “sustained bombing”. Both points speak to the significance of the campaign and the amount of ordnance used.

I challenged you to say what you said to my face for one reason and one reason only: It is far different to attack someone’s character face-to-face and your use of the word “liar” is an attack on my character. If you think my modus operandi is to use physical force, think again. I strongly subscribe to personal responsibility and accountability and that includes practicing restraint.

I would ask that you respond to the questions I posed, as well as to acknowledge that much of what you attribute to Presidents like Bush and Nixon also applies to Presidents like Clinton and Johnson. You have strongly avoided any such discussion and have proven yourself unwilling to open the dialogue up in that direction. If you consider yourself fair and open-minded, then respond.