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Originally Posted by Excaliber

I enjoyed his Letterman show, it's good to see he takes the time to stay in touch with the people.

After 9 years of Afgan it's time to seriously consider just WTF we are doing there and how to go about it. I'm glad to see he's not just writing a blank check on the war. Playing politics with it? Not a chance, I do believe he is giving serious thought to the big picture.

I recently heard comments about changing the emphasis from engaging the enemy to protecting the villages and towns. Engaging the PEOPLE! Having read the "Art of War" I concur that is a solid game plan and one we have ignored for to long. It's a fundamental change in the game plan. Is it the right choice? Easy to make an instant call yea or nea based on our limited knowledge of the situation on the ground. But it's something that needs to be considered BEFORE just increasing the troop numbers because some general, ANY general, said we need it. Checks and balances, it's served our country well, I believe in it.

Playing politics is more like it. I have also read "The Art Of War" and have actually fought in a real war. He needs to take some lessons from Vietnam and listen to the Generals that are actually the experts on the subject.