The current situation

[andrewducker]

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[andrewducker]

However, as Bush has had the implcit threat of violence hanging over them for some time, to now deny it seems a tad silly, so I can see the point of what the cartoon is saying. Especially as yes, violence in this case would probably make things worse, not better.

[pseudomonas.livejournal.com]

He's not ever denied that violence is an option. The "wild speculation" thing was about the use of tactical nuclear weapons having been "considered".