I was listening to a few pundints trying to rationalize Obama's reported decision to reject the military plans presented to him and I am in total disbelief as to how anyone percieves Obama's handling of this as a good thing.
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President Barack Obama won't accept any of the Afghanistan war options before him without changes, administration officials say, amid an argument by his own ambassador in Kabul that a significant U.S. troop increase would only prop up a weak, corruption-tainted government.
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Obama said to want revised Afghanistan options | 89.3 KPCC
I can respect keeping a military strategy secrete, the Normandy invasion comes to mind, but what I don't get is the apparent lack of communication and discipline within Obama's line of command. What is with all of these leaks and with making public announcements of what they agree with and what they disagree with?
Why would people present plans not knowing what Obama wanted in a general sense before they even started working on the plans? Why aren't they working on "a plan" as a team?
What is different today than 30 days ago, 60 days ago, 90 days ago, One year ago? What is he waiting for, what is he expecting to change?
I think we need to be all in or get out! And if we get out - just handle situations as they arise, but this is not a war were you can compromise your way into a good conclusion. I actually doubt an "all in" strategy would work.
How can anyone be satisfied with Obama's performance in handling this war?