Count this as one of the few times I'll admit that I was wrong.
Well I was when it comes to the war in Afghanistan. I have it from a person down range that will remain unnamed that the Afghans are indeed much better than they were when he was last there. His estimation alone means more than anything said by a spokesman from NATO, the Pentagon or the White House. I'm putting words in his mouth but it appears that he's hinting that we could actual win the thing.
It either happened too late OR the architects of the war didn't properly explain it AND support it in the halls of Congress or in the media.
Another issue that came up concerns the rules of engagement. They still suck and still put guys in jeopardy. On a related side note, the Wing is bringing the pain.
YOU GUYS GET AN APOLOGY. MARINE AIR WILL GET PROPER RESPECT ESPECIALLY YOU ROTOR HEADS (hey...I say that with love)....
All in all...I'm pleasantly surprised. Now. Will the administration adjust its timetable or is this a done deal?
Well I was when it comes to the war in Afghanistan. I have it from a person down range that will remain unnamed that the Afghans are indeed much better than they were when he was last there. His estimation alone means more than anything said by a spokesman from NATO, the Pentagon or the White House. I'm putting words in his mouth but it appears that he's hinting that we could actual win the thing.
It either happened too late OR the architects of the war didn't properly explain it AND support it in the halls of Congress or in the media.
Another issue that came up concerns the rules of engagement. They still suck and still put guys in jeopardy. On a related side note, the Wing is bringing the pain.
YOU GUYS GET AN APOLOGY. MARINE AIR WILL GET PROPER RESPECT ESPECIALLY YOU ROTOR HEADS (hey...I say that with love)....
All in all...I'm pleasantly surprised. Now. Will the administration adjust its timetable or is this a done deal?