Question we'd love to hear the press corp ask our graduated-from-Yale-with-a-history-degree President:

Q: Do you think that an invation of Iraq might have the same outcome as Gallipoli?

That's right, don't give him a clue by asking, "Do you think an attack upon Iraq could turn into a disaster like Gallipoli?"

Actually, the question isn't simply one to stump the prez. There are lots of parallels: A Western nation invading an Moslem one. A truly "expeditionary" attack, where one is dependent on supplies (back then by sea, today by air). Virtually no support from neighboring countries. Etc.

And it didn't turn out well at all.
posted by Quiddity at 8/17/2002 10:17:00 PM