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11-24-2009, 01:35 PM

So now this is about Afghanistan and only the generals should be heard?

I agree on the bean counters....but would suggest that a deliberative process involving persons with diplomatic experience, foreign policy experience, an understanding of the geo-political history and structure of the country, etc. is equally important.

More often than not, history has shown that generals believe they can win if given enough boots on the ground and money to fight the enemy.

Winning on the battle field is not the only way to victory nor is it always the best.

11-24-2009, 01:35 PM	#5
Redux Guest Posts: n/a	So now this is about Afghanistan and only the generals should be heard? I agree on the bean counters....but would suggest that a deliberative process involving persons with diplomatic experience, foreign policy experience, an understanding of the geo-political history and structure of the country, etc. is equally important. More often than not, history has shown that generals believe they can win if given enough boots on the ground and money to fight the enemy. Winning on the battle field is not the only way to victory nor is it always the best. Last edited by Redux; 11-24-2009 at 01:50 PM.