Is it a war that we can win? I believe Iraq will be successful but I'm not sure about Afghanistan.
If Nobama will quit dicking around & follow Gen. McChrystal's advice, then yes.
nor should Generals just be rubber stamped. How well did that work in Vietnam?
God forbid, the President of the United States actually put some thought into a decision. These decisions shouldn't be made lightly nor should Generals just be rubber stamped. How well did that work in Vietnam?
We simply cant allow al Quada to have a secure base of operations.
I don't equate this guy to the empty suit Westmoreland. From everything I've read, McChrystal has given this situation much serious thought. Besides, he's Obama's hand-picked guy- what does Obama's actions now say about his choice?
While Nero fiddled, Rome burned.
Honestly, I'm at the point where I could give a rats behind about Afghanistan. There's no end in sight and we have no strategic incentive to remain there. The last thing I want is to send another 40k of our brave men and women over there. Where am I wrong?
the war on swine flu, perhaps?