On the offense
The American Conservative
by Andrew J. Bacevich
Step by bloody step the Iraq War moves toward its denouement. Having set this tragedy in motion, the United States today finds itself consigned to the role of bystander, the world's only superpower having long since lost control of events. As things unravel, the president -- the most powerful man in the world -- is demonstrably powerless to affect the outcome. Meanwhile, American soldiers fight on, even as it becomes increasingly apparent that the Army only recently thought all but invincible will not win this war. For the Bush White House, September 2006 will be remembered as the month when the roof caved in... (for publication 10/23/06)
http://www.amconmag.com/2006/2006_10_23/article2.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Andrew J. Bacevich
Step by bloody step the Iraq War moves toward its denouement. Having set this tragedy in motion, the United States today finds itself consigned to the role of bystander, the world's only superpower having long since lost control of events. As things unravel, the president -- the most powerful man in the world -- is demonstrably powerless to affect the outcome. Meanwhile, American soldiers fight on, even as it becomes increasingly apparent that the Army only recently thought all but invincible will not win this war. For the Bush White House, September 2006 will be remembered as the month when the roof caved in... (for publication 10/23/06)
http://www.amconmag.com/2006/2006_10_23/article2.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
rudkla - 20. Okt, 18:59
