What's going on here?

Despite the invasion of Iraq and subsequent capture of Saddam, international terrorist attacks tripled last year. Could we be doing something more effective? Do Americans really care, considering most of these attacks occurred overseas? Will Republicans finally start to back up their rhetoric with real anti-terrorism measures? Will Democrats (other than Joe Biden) at least start spouting some compelling rhetoric? Will any politician ever be able to publicly and seriously take a look at the effect of America's failed foreign policies without being tarred and feathered by Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter & Fox News? Is there a real Jack Bauer somewhere out there protecting us? Can a fictional television character run for president? Americans have amazing imaginations...we can suspend our disbelief for at least 4 years. President Palmer. That would make me feel safer. At least President Bartlet?