The conclusion of The Return of the King proves the wisdom of their strategy - kingdom restored, decisive victories, white tree found, friendship between Elves and Dwarves, yadda yadda yadda.
Direct action, i.e. Tulkas taking Sauron out behind the shed, would have served only to maintain the ME status quo. And the ME status quo wasn't too glorious or promising.
[ December 30, 2002: Message edited by: Tirinor ]
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