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Well, to say "finished" might be a going a bit far. Al Qaida is an idea and financial organization at a basic level. Nonetheless, it will be a major defeat.

However, exactly HOW we win will be carefully observed by our enemies. Gulf Storm One was seen as a victory for terrorism, since we left Saddam in power and pulled out as quickly as possible. The terrorists standing and fighting is seen as a victory in some circles, who see defiance against impossible odds as inspirational.

The sad truth of this war is that we must totally, ruthlessly and completely crush the enemy. The Eur-o's will vilify us, but the Islamists will see strength and determination in our follow through.

I agree with your assessment. The Coalition and Iraqi security forces are thwarting these thugs at every turn.

I don't want to take anything away from the great job our troops are doing in Iraq, But there was a report a few weeks ago that the Saudis were clamping down on about 1500 would be volunteers for Iraq. Throw in Syrians, Egyptians, Jordanians, Iranians and Pakistanis and this thing could go indefinitely. Because of the way terrorist operate it only takes a few to tie down large numbers of troops.As long as we can kill these fanatics in Iraq it will keep them out of the US. I don't think these people hate us because they hate freedom, they could care less about something they have never had. They hate us because we are Americans and a Judea Christian society. Now I need to go get that first cup of coffee.