and that would have sufficed.

the far right  Micheal Bolton part of the republican party  are paranoid, they believe everyone is out to get them,  and that war/guns/violence is the only answer.

They actually believed that terrorism could be fought like a conventional war and there would be a clear victory. There was terrorism before Iraq.. there is going to be terrorism long after Iraq. A smart vigilant leader who believes in using diplomacy as one of the tools to fight it is vital.

They where wrong yet didnt learn from the horrendous mistake.

I think Obama should be putting much more effort into getting us out of Afghanistan.

Tracking down those responsible for 9/11  and going after terrorists in Pakistan that pose a  real credible threat to the U.S  is one thing. Staying in Afghanistan for ever is another.

You can tell the far right mindset when you hear Ron Paul's wonderful idea of sending American civilians out to "hunt pirates"  its ludicrous .

Oh dangerous and racist about sums  up the far right in general.