I couldn't agree more. I suppose you in your infinite wisdom have cornered the market on "the big picture"? Come back to me in 10-20 years or more when we're still stuck in that s#ithole, and explain the big picture to me then. Perhaps you should check your emotions at the door! Blackbird.
Cornered? Hardly. But I am able to recognize what this war is about. I'm not sure you can say the same. The SecDef said it best recently - "We can fight the terrorists where they live today, or fight them in America tomorrow."
Big picture.
My emotions had nothing to do with the statement you responded to, Partner. Your response, however...