Yes, have to agree with WWW on this one.
If I were thinking about embarking on an expensive ATPL I'd at least wait to see what Dubya has planned for Saddam. I reckon it will be over very quickly, time costs money!! But will again be a prime opportunity for Airline management to try and further shaft their staff.
According to my sources at the sharp end, once the US has its posh bomb stocks piled up to Texan proportions, Dubya's going in while he still has the National backing to finish the job his Dad wasn't allowed to finish. In the meantime I'm sure its a case of all leave cancelled in Dec, and get them aircraft D checked!!!
This is a rumour network after all!