You two ARE aware Petraeus has political ambitions?
In my humble opinion you are looking at the 50/50% chance the man who runs against Obama in 2012?
So, I'm not that interested in praising him too much, as I would prefer the Republic party stay out of power as long as possible.
So, you will refrain from adopting or praising a doctrine that may work, and that may win a war, for fear of creating a political opponent in 2012 ?
Who said that?
My idea of a good Republic Military Candidate was Dwight David, who told us to "Beware the Miliary Industrial Complex"
And before you go ballastic, my Dad was a Captian in Patton's Third Army, my brother served in Nam...
I lived near or ON military bases through most of my life till highschool.
I am blind in one eye and just about blind in the other, so my dad kind of put the kibosh on MY idea to go into the army, he wanted my butt in college instead.
Just so you know, I grew up in a military family, I'm not some left-pinko hate the military guy....
You can read my post; It says what it says.
I am wary of General David, because almost all the REST of the Republics I see on the horizon are losers, Mitt, maybe Tim Pawlenty have some shot.
I think it will take Democrats TWO complete 4 year terms to pull this country back from the far right, that is why I want the Republics out of office for 16 years (at least...)
Okay !
Oh, and, to answer your question.
I am perfectly happy for President Obama to adopt any policy he deems will keep us safe.
