I've got the answer. But nobody will listen, because I'm just an obscure columnist. 

I've got it! The way to fight terrorism. The way to deal with it.

Not the stupid way Bush does it, conquering land like it‘s World War Two. He can't think out of the box, get his head out of WW Two. Occupying land isn't the answer. Terror hides in basements and sneaks on airplanes. There is no "Central Front."

I've got it! Eureka!

We form a federation much like that on Star Trek. Star Trek was way ahead of its time. Now, give me chance to explain before you say "that won't work," or "bullshit!"

It will work.