Failed war president or prince of peace?

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Failed war president or prince of peace?
Should he take the peace-maker route, United States President Barack Obama stands a chance of success. History suggests that the path of war will be a surefire loser. The past half-century makes clear what the US military can achieve - destruction and mayhem; and what it has failed to do in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan - deliver a genuine and lasting victory. - Nick Turse (Oct 26, '09)

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/KJ27Ak02.html