To say that “Iraq was a mistake” indicates a lack of foresight into whether the risks would have been worth the reward. However, the Bush administration did not assume the risk of the Obama administration’s being next in line. IS there any way of knowing what the situation would be (or not be) today, had a Republican been elected in 2008?
The chief reason we should try our best to avoid fights is because our leaders insist on losing them or giving away any gains we make. If we only could elect sensible ( and loyal American) leaders!! Not seeking wars but not being afraid to win either. Whatever we decide to fight for, we should at least try to win, damnit. ( And illegal immigrant Enemy agents do not make winning CiC’s )