Britain considers airstrikes on Iraq-pushing R2P as the selling point

So much for  the US alone. So much for limited time. So much for limited area.Boiling frogsBritain considers air strikes to avert genocide in Iraq-Britain could join America in launching military strikes -US forces began raids against fighters in northern Iraq on Friday after Barack Obama pledged to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.- But it is understood British forces could also take part in attacks if the situation in Iraq deterioratesWho decides if the situation is deteriorating? The perpetual war mongers? The mass killing machine? - It is understood that there has been significant contact between British and American national security teams. The White House said that there was no specific end date for the military action, leaving open the possibility that the mission could broaden.