That legacy could well be the toppling of the terrorist supporting regiem in Iran. Some sembalnce of negotiations are necessary for appearance's sake before shock and awe can commence. Eventually, as the appointed day draws nearer and the demands become more intolerable to the Iranian government, we can throw our hands up in the air and claim negotiations were tried and failed. An ultimatum of 48 hours can be given to Imanutjob, after which the fun can begin.