Well unfortunately there had to be consequences and retribution for what happened on 9/11. Maybe the actual perpetrators were not initially targeted, but what the hell are you gonna do, sit there and do nothing? Pretty soon you're everyone's bi**h, and and no one fears the consequences of crossing you. Once you're on top you have to keep asserting your dominance, or you won't be on top anymore. I guarantee Iran or someone like that would fear G.W. Bush a hell of a lot more than they would Obama. And since they hate us no matter who's in charge, I would rather have one who won't take any BS than an apologist.