Why, yes it was. As a matter of fact, it was started when Cain slew Abel. Saying we are in a War on Terror is like saying we are in a War on Evil. There is no clear enemy, no clear objective, and definitely no end to the war. The principle effect is to pump up the government with war powers and provide a pretext to label anyone who objects as unpatriotic, subversive, pro-terrorist, or enemy combatant.