Well said, Jim. I was just thinking about this the past day or so. We won the war--relatively quickly and easily. Ironically, that quick and easy victory in the war has made the post-war transitional occupation seem longer and more difficult. (People forget that there was also a postwar phase in Germany and Japan after WWII.) During this phase, we have had to contend, not with uniformed Iraqi troops, but with cowardly murderous terrorists. But every time the Iraqi citizens get their fingers purple, we move another step closer to a democratic and stable Iraq. And gradually the terrorists are being eliminated and Iraqi security is growing stronger. Indeed, it will be a great and glorious day when we can bring our boys home! Hopefully soon!
I'm so glad to see someone point this out. People learn in history class when WWII was won, but they seem shocked when they realize the long rebuilding and the extended time we had (and have) US military bases in the countries that fought against us. If we go by the left's propoganda, WWII hasn't been won until there is no more US military presence in Germany and Japan.