I think the corruption that was the economy in the late 90s is responsible. The Clinton administration if anything was just too lax. I actually think that it is a good example of the fact that we need a strong central government that actively pursues fraud. Kind of a lesson in the problems of deregulation.
I don't think there is anyone here who is pro terrorist as you imply. I think many people just don't agree with how this is being done. I posted a note the other day on the UN and the ICC. Personally I think we should be going more in that direction. More international cooperation not less.
We did not need to fight this war in Iraq. It was a mistake. Now we have little choice but to try and rectify the situation. I think Kerry has a better chance of doing that. I think the people in this administration are just leading us to ruin.