[headsonpikes]

Rome v. Carthage was an early 'Clash of Civilizations'.

This is not new. Do we have the stomach for the task?

That is the big question.

[metesky]

Do we have the stomach for the task?

I think we do, my friend.

What we are sorely lacking is political leaders with the gonads and drive of an Alexander.

Or a Churchill.

[carton253]

Absolutely right with your question.