I think ur cowboy hat is a little to tight there "Tex" It is true that Americans r brainwashed! But Does anyone Read other than What the news puts out! I quess not! For one thing our intel was hearing all the crap about Iraq having bombs of WMD ,All later to find out that it wasnt true, That Hassin put out this information to make us think He had some musle.Obama DOES NOT deserve any credit with the Mitiary. All he has done is put our troops in more danger by changing the rules of engagement.NOT letting the new report on the good things that are going on in Iraq or Pakistan> YES there are good things going on over there! ANd Its funny he(Obama) will be taking credit for the surge,That he voted against! Have a great day!