The (new) war to end all wars

President Bush began a new effort today to win support for the war in Iraq in the face of unyielding resistance and mounting deaths, telling veterans that the war against terrorism was no mere military conflict but “the decisive ideological struggle of the 21st century.” LA Times

An “important conflict” at the beginning of the century? Hm, is that worth it? Well, at least he claims it’s the war to end all wars, so what could go wrong? Certainly worked out splendidly last time around, or didn’t it?