[Excaliber]

Now THATS a good point! Certainly the terrain is a major factor, but almost beside the point of why we are there. To capture, kill, supress Al Queda. If the enemy has moved his primary position from the Afghan front, to say, Pakistan, THAT is where the enemy should be engaged.

It could be argued that controlling (killing, etc.) the Taliban has a direct impact on achieving our primary goal, suppressing Al Queda. But I'm beginning to think we are putting to much emphasis on the Taliban, Afghanistan in general. Perhaps the country is and will remain a lost cause. I hope were not there because of some miss placed National pride that says we "must win" at all costs. Suck it up, were getting our butt's kicked if that's the case. Acknowledge it, regroup, move on if need be.