Analysis of Afghanistan
Since President Obama's speech Monday night the rise in skepticism over his words continues to grow. As one contemplates the logical progression of escalating the war in Afghanistan, the similarities to words spoken Obama are eerily reminiscent to those of spoken by prior presidents during ill advised wars. The administration is already beginning the process of justifying the possibility of a prolonged stay beyond the eighteen month timeline to begin withdrawing troops as stated by Obama Monday evening. Defense Secretary Roberts Gates had this to say; The July 2011 date "will the beginning of a process, an inflection point, if you will of transition for Afghan forces as they begin to assume greater responsibility for security." Gates also said the pace of withdrawal would be decided by "conditions on the ground." And there in lies the key phrase, "conditions on the ground", as this leaves the administration with the opening needed if things don...