We are severely limited in regard to Ahmadinejad because he knows that in terms of ground force, we are about tapped out. That deeply injures our negotiating position, and makes war more, not less, likely. Teddy Roosevelt said "Walk softly and carry a big stick" --it's still good advice. While I understand that in many situations the new technology is a tremendous force multiplier, the enemy is smart enough and assymetrical enough to shape the battlefield to the advantage of the low-techers.
Blame carter...without him there would be no imanutjob.
LLS