Rumsfeld's Memoir Passes the Buck
At TNR, Max Boot has provided a devastating and important review of Donald Rumsfeld's new memoir. Max Boot's review of Donald Rumsfeld's memoir is devastating and important. He was particularly egregious for failing to fire generals who did not produce results on the battlefield. This is …Why the GOP Couldn't Win in 2008
Today, Laura Ingraham posed an important question to Donald Rumsfeld on her show: Would Obama be president today if the Iraq war hadn't happened? Laura Ingraham just posed an important question to Donald Rumsfeld on her radio program. Would Barack Obama be president today if the Iraq war had …Punishing the SEALs
Earlier this week, news broke that three Navy SEALs may be court-martialed for allegedly punching a prisoner. According to a source of mine - a retired SEAL - this development may be payback from the Navy's brass for the SEALs breaking the rules of engagement during an earlier mission. Earlier …Still Waiting for Obama's Afghan Strategy
Afghanistan is now Obama’s war. In the past six months, what Obama once called a “good war” has gotten worse. Even Bush cannot be blamed anymore, because it wasn’t this bad when he was immersed in Iraq. The “war” in Afghanistan is getting more lethal. An increasing number are saying it can’t be …The Death of Sgt. Cahir
Marine Sgt. William J. Cahir, was laid to rest on Monday, August 31, 2009. Cahir died of an enemy gunshot in combat operations in Afghanistan. War consumes a country and a people, and especially the warriors who fight it. And a Marine once dead cannot be resurrected (at least not here on earth), no …Obama Losing Bipartisan Support for Afghanistan
That the doves on the left are growing tired of the costly war in Afghanistan should not surprise anyone. But now, George Will’s change of heart on Afghanistan indicates that support on the right, particularly amongst realists like Mr. Will, may not be as reliable as the administration may …What a Difference a Year Makes
One year ago, Obama was telling us Iraq was unwinnable and that it was distracting us from Afghanistan. Now President Obama is packing up in Iraq and telling us Afghanistan isn't winnable. President Obama A year ago, this man was telling us the surge wouldn't work, that Iraq was …
Will's Exit from Afghanistan
Anybody who does not share George Will’s frustrations with the Afghan mission has not been paying attention. But that does not mean George Will is right in his call for an American evacuation and a new approach. Anybody who does not share George Will’s frustrations with the Afghan mission has …A Worthy Cause
Michael Yon has been doing heroic work reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan since December 2004. Now Michael needs your help. I don't know if you are aware of Michael Yon . Michael Yon He's fearless... provides a candid, soldier's-eye view... from the very unique perspectiv…