My basic feeling is that “boots on the ground” is appropriate for Empire building but not much else.
I think we should have stayed out of WWI.
WWII, we were attacked by Japan and then Hitler declared war on us. The best Defense is a good Offense, so I won’t argue with the War in the Pacific and the War in Europe.
But if Europe explodes again over the Muslim invasion, I would want to sit that one out.
Afghanistan? If their government were supporting terrorism against the USA, I would suggest dropping 1 or 2 MOABs on their most populous city and then tell them “Knock it off”. But I don’t support boots on the ground.
I am inclined to agree with you.