[hchutch]

That may be the case, but we are in it, and I will NOT support any policy that shows us to be weak, particularly in the face of terrorist attacks. The only option I see is for our enemies to be defeated so convincingly that they will accept whatever terms we impose.

That is the only acceptable option at this point. Too late to undo the decisions - we need to achieve victory.

[Gunslingr3]

That may be the case, but we are in it, and I will NOT support any policy that shows us to be weak, particularly in the face of terrorist attacks. The only option I see is for our enemies to be defeated so convincingly that they will accept whatever terms we impose.

I would concur with the Black Flag for our enemies, but that isn't the policy being exercised now either. Rome knew how to take care of her enemies, when she still had the strength.