that was before 9/11. that would change anyone.
BS. When you are attacked by a third world gang, you sink their navy, flatten their airfields, and smash their armor. Then you drop small arms to the oppressed and let them sort out how to build their nation. With our naval and air capacity, we do it at an arms length, no troops on the ground. No trillions to rebuild.
Do that once, and you will not see another attempt upon us for a generation. It's cost effective. It commands respect.
Tried it. Still doesn’t work.