[jyl]

We - the USA - are fully capable of fighting and winning a war when there is a truthful and compelling reason to fight, there is a clear and agreed definition of winning, we plan thoroughly and realistically and without self-deception, we commit overwhelming combat forces to the battle, and we understand and agree on the human and financial costs that our country will bear.

These are very demanding conditions that will not often be met. Meaning that we should not fight wars very often. So be it.

When these conditions are not met, bad things happen.