You then sir have your head in a hole, and its not in the sand. Heard of CSIS ? Centre for Srat Studies. the USA's largest think tank on international affairs and war and its effect. They stated the US relies so much on high cost equipment and tech that in a long drawn out occupiation, or an extended war with a country even 1/2 the size of milltary might but that used low cost machines could bankrupt the US. Now then thats just one statement. The US itself is far away, besides Canada and Mexico from all areas it can attack. Even with aricraft carriers and all other means of transport, if you needed a large base which to have operations you would eventually fall that way.
All I say is I do nto beleive the US could hold power in ANY country [ beside France ] for more then 10 years , take the loses and speand the money they do on the millitary now.
Got any idea Faust how much you've sunk into this so called EASY victory over Iraq. Try a real army and do it yourself sir without the UN.