It’s worth noting that the question, as worded, specifically mentions that a 40,000 troop increase is what “the U.S. commanding general there has recommended” and that increasing troop levels still doesn’t secure majority support. Especially complicating the situation is the fact that the median position—keep things the way they are—actually has very little support. An overwhelming majority either want fewer troops or many more troops.44% of Americans want to reduce troops in Afghanistan, only 35% want McChrystal's 40,000 more troops. In addition, independents favor a troop reduction 43%-36%.
Obama's going to have to make a choice however, and the status quo is untenable. However, given our eight years in Afghanistan, a few more weeks to come up with a proper strategy is more than advisable.
Do you know what the OODA loop is?
ReplyDeleteThe way you win is to execute the loop faster than your opponent or "Get inside his OODA loop" as the saying goes. If he has to react to you, you're in control of him.
A decision doesn't have to be perfect. It has to be made. It doesn't matter if we send 20,000, 30,000 or 100,000. Send them now. Make the enemy react to us.