Terrorists are idiots

I wonder if any terrorist has ever read a history book. Terrorism doesn't appear to be a very successful tactic.

Right or wrong, the Jews are still in Israel, the English are still in Northern Ireland, and the U.S. and friends are still bombing/occupying Iraq and Afghanistan.

The only time I can recall terrorism being successful was the bombing in Spain which killed hundreds. Spain reacted by electing a new president that vowed to take Spain out of the Gulf War and then did so. Spaniards might as well have erected huge banners that read, "Terrorism works! We are big cowards! Please come have your way with us!"

For most nations, terrorism only strengthens resolve. After today's terrorist bombings in London, bet the farm that the British will send more troops to Iraq, not less. Anger tends to have a bad effect on aim, so more blood will be spilled, not less. They will be a stronger U.S. ally, not weaker.

Way to go whoever you are. You have reinvigorated your previously exhausted enemy.

Time to go back to cowering in your caves.