"... rely on overseas conquering and rebuilding as a way of improving life in America? "
Hey. What's wrong with that? It worked for the Roman's didn't
it?

Lars, too true

When you hear how the man talks (in Texas 2-word-step sound bites) and you know he's fully aware that most of the populace will have forgotten next year what he asked for in this one, well... Let's see if he's re-elected. I pray not.