I think we are at the edge of throwing in the towel. The attention span of America has atrophied to the point that the incessant assaults of the left is taking a toll.
What have we learned? I believe the next military excursion, if it is necessary should determine to resolve the hostilities within 6 months. Beyond that the Americans will turn on their own. It should be a campaign of massive bombing, perhaps even tactical nuclear devices to demonstrate overwhelming destruction. But that will not be tolerated by the left either. So, that leaves us completely vulnerable to attack by islamofacists. Our apathy places the US citizen at great risk. If 9-11 is not singularly enough to remind us constantly, will a greater infliction of pain on America stay with us longer? I don't think it will.
Wet them down, roll them in beer batter, put them in office and they all look the same!