So, what exactly is it YOU think we should be doing? Apparently the successful fighitng in Iraq and Afghanistan, the diplomatic efforts in Syria and Libya, and whatever shadow operations might be going on in Pakistan and elsewhere are too timid or ineffectual, so what is it you think we should be doing?
run around bombing the crap out of everyone.
Sound like a good plan to me!
The patience game would be OK if we were dealing with trade or other ongoing political disagreements, we are not. We are dealing with a 'ticking' clock, timed to go bang any day. A nuclear device detonated anywhere in the world would spread economic chaos everywhere that matters and the resultant panic (there may be more of 'em!) would put the lid on any kind of recovery. What would I do? I would suggest that the West formally declare war on Islamic terrorists and place a 'lockdown' on all international movement (to and from participating western countries) of all Moslems, except selected Goverment leaders. Insane you say? No I say, realistic, we ARE at war. In addition, I would of course lock down our own borders, with the military if necessary, and effectively patrol our coasts. Since we are at war we would have the authority to enter any location within the US and arrest any group or individual who is actively preaching hate/dissent or promoting violence against the USA.
In the meantime, I would aggressively continue our war in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is essential that the west unite in this war and actively declare it's unity with very strong actions. There is no dialog with these animals, we must destroy them. If we wait for the 'detonation' it will be too late.