I think the democrat party, collectivly, willingly, just doesn't get it. 9/11 was an act of war against my people, and our interests around the globe. It requires a long, patient, steady response over the course of decades in order to counter.
Regardless of party affiliation, this will be an issue for every single administration for the forseeable future, and the democrat party is not only missing the big picture, they're on the wrong side of the most important issue of this generation.