re: #812 LudwigVanQuixote

I absolutely agree that we need more troops in Afghanistan. We may however need them for Iran, which is much more important and we have been deeply bled by the two wars. Short of a draft, I see no easy answer.

I don’t see where Obama can come up with the requisite troops and material easily. I don’t see where Eisenhower could either. I think we may well be dealing with a situation that has no easy options.

Wasn’t McChrystal put in charge because of his “expertise” in the area and special ops background? If this is the case than shouldn’t his word pretty much dictate strategy? Sure President Obama needs to have others involved, but if the reason above was why McChrystal was chosen than take his advice an run with it.