[The_Media_never_lie]

- If the big stick is unleashed, supreme victory is the only legitimate goal.

- No more expeditionary wars unless a vital US interest is at stake.

I agree with both the above. I would add, supreme victory, accompanied by swift withdrawal. No more nation building or democracy building.

[Joe 6-pack]

"I would add, supreme victory, accompanied by swift withdrawal. No more nation building or democracy building."

History, certainly that of the last century, strongly suggests that supreme victory is only accomplished when we don't swiftly withdraw.