Re: How DO we get out.
i'm tired of hearing comparisons to past wars. so because ONLY 1200 troops have died and our people are not happy with the situation, there is a problem with america? our #1 goal should always be to leave and end this thing. that's what i want to hear from my CINC. then he can define how we get there. being at war should not be the norm. define the end to justify the means.<br /><br />i don't bash the pres, just expect the guidance and leadership. we went in and eliminated a controling govt in record time, due to the strength and capabilties of our military and their leaders. it is now time for the govt to do their part. and i think they have failed us to some extent.<br /><br />know why my bud volunteered for iraq this week? because the rumors flying around say the volunteer tour will soon extend to 1 year, vice 6 months. he figures get it done now.<br /><br />which leads me to another thing- communication has been poor throughout this whole campaign. as an officer, i would be the first to see message traffic, info coming down from the commanders, who get info from the politicians. nothing. if i'm not hearing anything, imagine how the troops feel?<br /><br />in summary, i don't think the answer is to leave, and we most likely need to remain in iraq and afghanistan in some capacity for a very long time. but the handling of this "conflict" from the top has been sub par at best. as a leader, i've always been taught you need a plan. whether it's right or wrong, you define the plan, stick to it, adjust on the go, but keep moving towards the goal. if the pres got on tv, defined our plan in concrete terms, and told us how he plans to lead us along that path, i'd feel much better.