Eugene Robinson - There's no middle road on Afghanistan: It's in or out
() The decision that President Obama must face regarding Afghanistan is not an easy one. Regardless of the Bush administration's policies (and criticisms by Dick Cheney), the war belongs to Obama now. Domestically Obama has chosen compromise so that opposing sides both get something they desire, but the situation in Afghanistan involves sharply distinctive strategies. His choice lies between counterinsurgency or counterterrorism, and it is impossible to do ... Full Story »
Posted by Elsbet Roed Brosky - via Digg, Opinion Source
Yes, both the country and the President have a very difficult decision to make. The public does not seem to keen, and perhaps feel we had enough wars. Our economy cannot afford this war, which can be years and years. Terrorists are in a way 'everywhere'. Therefore, maybe the use of very good intelligence is extremely important, and that we get good co-operation with allies. What I see as the greatest danger is Pakistan, which continues to be unstable. Iraq's security and stability is also pretty weak. The other NATO countries do not seem to really 'invest' what is needed to get Afghanistan free of terrorist haven, so the burden will mainly fall on the US. Personally, I'm not convinced either or, but Cheney's words are as the reporter says absurd, and if so maybe we should take our time. So far we don't have a solid partner in Afghanistan before the election is settled and maybe after the election still not.