We started down this rocky road soon after 9/11, knowing it was dangerous, there'd be bad times, etc.. But we had and have a noble purpose, one de Borchgrave mentions, that of lifting Arabs out of poverty and despair. He probably would prefer we work with Europe on this endeavour, but Europe has been doing its level best to stab us in the back on many levels since 9/12. Like it or not, the US is the only nation equipped and able to do the heavy lifting. However, if Kerry wins, we'll see what he plans to do, with Europe's permission of course.