The problem is this idea that we can "defeat" them. Why should we believe we would win a fight against DASCH? My entire life I have watched America get it's ass kicked by guys in pajamas. Did we defeat Al-Qaeda? No. The jihadists have become stronger than ever. I wish it were as simple as who has the best army.
God damn, so does America. That's the theory behind spending $600 billion a year on "defense" right? The best army can't be beaten, just quagmired until the public loses the will to support the war and demands withdrawal. Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq all ended this way. No victories, just a shift in war objectives over time to make the withdrawal look like it was our idea.
in the meantime they get the money and like the secret service fuck your daughters with the money (and with the help of tools they developed with your money)... But I agree they can't win, normal an army under a slave master can't fight against Free Men Ready To Die for Their Loved Ones, true since day 1, because backer will come, those that you can't measure, can't see, but will be, always have, always be, with the Righteous.