And hemming in japan which was trying to expand imperial empire. in today's context, trying to eliminate safe havens for terrorism. i think that's the driving motivation. now, what happens on the ground, how it plays out, that's much harder to comment on, but i don't think it plays the kind of role that hanks is saying it does. >> bill: we appreciate it, professor, thanks very much. plenty more ahead as the factor moves along this evening. dan rather a bit upset over his obama watermelon analysis. we will take a look at that glenn beck on why he gave the loopy congressman massa so much time on...