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The article discusses the fascination men have with war. The author describes how throughout the history of the U.S. many prominent politicians have yearned for war as a means to prove their manhood and their mettle. The author notes that Americans at times romanticize war and he states that many journalists and war correspondents became obsessed with the idea of war after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, New York and prior to the start of the Iraq War in 2003. The author opines that as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have drawn on for more than seven years, Americans have grown tired of war.

Discusses the role of United States Vice President Dick Cheney in military campaigns since the September 11 terrorist attacks, including the recent war on Iraq. Views of Cheney on terrorist threats by Al Qaeda and the threats of the Saddam Hussein regime; Political background of Dick Cheney, including his relations with Iraq in the early 1990's before he was vice president; Accusations by Cheney of Iraq having weapons of mass destruction; Role of Cheney as an intelligence adviser to President George W. Bush.

In this article the author describes the importance of remembering that the U.S. is at war in both Afghanistan and Iraq. The author refers to Herman Wouk's books "The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance" and describes how in the U.S. people tend to hardly acknowledge that the country has been fighting two ongoing wars since the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York City, New York. He argues that in order to ensure a future peace, America's wars need to remain on the forefront of the nation's consciousness.

Discusses the past and present conditions of United States foreign policy. Background of the past few years of foreign relations, including terrorist attacks against the U.S. and wars against Afghanistan and Iraq; Details of the debate held by Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan in 1980 over foreign policy; Other foreign issues over the past several years, such as SARS in China; Foreign policy of United States President George W. Bush and Democratic Senator and presidential candidate John F. Kerry.

Discusses the families of American soldiers killed in the war with Iraq. Soldiers who leave behind families more so than in previous wars; Benefits that families of dead soldiers get; Survivors of older and high ranking officers who are generally better taken care of; Families of September 11 victims who received more than families of fallen servicemen; United States Senate which has voted to increase benefits.