Yeah,the 'war' seems to be a occupation now.Saddam is a mere trophy.We havn't won the real prize(ending conflict in iraq and giving it back to the people),but I wonder if anyone really wants the prize.It should heal itself with time like most wars/conflicts do sooner or later.Sit back and ride the patriotic wave and watch the power war rage on.
I think the trade off of hassles and basic freedoms just for a miniscule increase in national security is ridiculous.Everyone had there eyes open into a year after 911,but we are nodding off again.It will take another catastrophy to open them again in the future.I really dont see the U.S making any progress by simply ousting a dictator...yet its dragged on like a bad post such as this.I'm done...Not sure what you said about the monetary system/s Azrael.. but as long as theres a monetary system,we wont make much progress here or anywhere else.

Later! \m/