Oh ha, a conservative Patriot, I guess.
Only thing to say is: Look at vietnam ... It is not a failing country.

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam

Doesn't look so bad.

Look at Iraque .. after invasion -> failure (before -> failure as well I have to admit)

And I doubed that YOU have anything to do with that, so please don't use the phrase "WE have" ...
You don't participated at this wars, as I am no Nazi. Actions of our Ancestors are not inherited. Except you are a clone of them.