Yeah, I echo bobad's thanks, saleem...

One component of "The Surge" that was successful was the negotiations
with Suni leaders... No, this does not get much press because it's not as rah-rah-go-teamish as the boots on the ground...

History has shown that very conflict ended with folks talking with one another... Afganistan is no different... The US should, and under Obama probably will, begin talks with the Taleban...

One thing is for sure, there will be no military solution or victory for the US in Afganistan... Bush picked two unwinable wars...

B~