The point?

Since we're talking about perspective, let's not overlook the armor, weaponery, air superiority, logistical support, methods of intelligence, digital communications infastructure, and tactical knowledge as the advantages we have over our enemy in Iraq. If the playing field were indeed level I shudder to think what the percentage of Americans killed would be.

"The difference between civilizations that triumph and civilizations that surrender ..."
Is that what's going on over there now, an erradication of their civilization? Sounds like imperialism to me.

"An economic bloom is unfolding."

At who's expense? A teacher's salary has gone from $3/month to over $200/month. Where do you think that money's coming from? Yep, from the same conservative tax payers that can't stand giving charity to their own fellow Americans.