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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

OK, So Now What?

A couple of reputable sites are suggesting that our commander in Afghanistan, General McChrystal, will resign if Obama doesn't send him the troops he's asked for. Lots of folks around the blogosphere are analyzing it like just another political horse race.

What would a resignation mean to the troops already there?

If it happened and Obama failed to take the hint and send the reinforcements, I would think it would be a morale crusher. General McChrystal did not get to his rank by being a poor analyst. He's not going to quit if the thing can be won. A resignation coupled with no change in course from the president would be a sure signal of defeat, both to our forces and to the enemy's.

Ouch.

Can I just vote "Present" on this one?
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4 comments:

  1. Jedi Knight Ivyan4:53 PM

    Obama doesn't seem to realize that postponing a decision is the same as making a decision to not send additional support. He could easily lose this war for us. It's Jimmy Carter Jr. in the White House.

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  2. K T Cat5:26 PM

    Jedi Knight, you are exactly correct. Is Obama the American version of Nagumo?

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  3. surrey9:20 PM

    Take the decision ....More troops or resign..

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  4. limousine hire2:29 AM

    So now.......

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