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Why do you think that is? That was the last time we went in to a war with the intent of winning. All these other "conflicts" we've entered into we do so without unleashing the full force and might of the U.S. Military. We don't want to be seen as mean or a bully. We tie the hands of our service men and women with neutered rules of engagement and no plan of how to get out. This is why it takes twice as long and nothing gets accomplished. And our enemies know we can't stomach a real war. I hate war and think it should be avoided at all costs, but when you've done all you can to avoid it and can't then you go in with teeth bared and ears pinned back. Peace only follows all out victory. And if you look at some of our best allies today, they're the countries we anhilated in war.