The failure cannot be blamed on liberals. After all, they’re not failing—they’re succeeding. It is the decent people of America who are suffering the failure of will.
The implication that "liberals" and "decent people" are mutually exclusive categories demonstrates the moral compass of a six-year-old. Obviously, many liberals are decent people, much as many conservatives are. Are you suggesting that "America is a decent nation," with the exception of the approx. 50% of its population that votes Democrat?
Are we naïve enough to think that if we walk away from Iraq, we won’t be followed home?
That's the problem when you start a war without a clearly-defined objective. It becomes a prism that allows you to see in it the justifications you want to see. Do you think halting the insurgency in Iraq will make a dent in global terrorism? If anything, the continuing occupation increases a sense of hatred against Americans. Whether we "walk away" or not (the eventual outcome is likely a bit more complex), terrorism continues to be a threat.
Let me see if I can guess what you are...
This is America, home of the American revolution. We fought the greatest country on earth at that time. We aren't easily intimidated. We are not alone...unless we back down from our duty.
Marshal your facts before spouting, sonny.