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Glenn, you are on target again. Regarding the failure of anti-terrorism efforts, the lesson learned will be that 'we did not go far enough'. 'Those liberal judges and lawyers and bleeding hearts forced us to fight this war with one hand tied behind our backs.' And so on.
Your other point regarding US interference and the backlash that always [yes, I mean always] results, is not restricted to Third World countries. Up here in Canada, it is usually safe to campaign against most things sanctioned by the US government. Especially if that US government is led by Republicans.
Thats not something most of us are proud of, it is just a fact of life. Not too many people I know like to be told by neighbours what they should be doing. Especially when your neighbour is clueless.