Secret War Declared?

Did the President Declare "Secret War" Against Syria and Iran? By Steve ClemonsWashington intelligence, military and foreign policy circles are abuzz today with speculation that the President, yesterday or in recent days, sent a secret Executive Order to the Secretary of Defense and to the Director of the CIA to launch military operations against Syria and Iran. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article16149.htm===The “Surge” Is A Red Herring By Paul Craig Roberts Bush states perfectly clearly that victory in Iraq requires US forces to attack Iran and Syria. Moreover, Bush says, “We are also taking other steps to bolster the security of Iraq and protect American interests in the Middle East. I recently ordered the deployment of an additional carrier strike group to the region.” http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article16143.htm===Baghdad Crackdown By Mike Whitney The crackdown in Baghdad and the anticipated bombing of Iran will have no significant affect on the war’s outcome. America has lost its ability to influence events positively or to arbitrarily assert its will. We’re now facing “death by a thousand cuts” and the steady erosion of US power. http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article16144.htm