It is rarely that I write on a same subject two days in a row. I was amazed that the overall General in charge of the coalition forces in Afghanistan ( General McChrystal) gave a interview to the world press voicing his doubts about success in that war with the present strategy. After a visit to a small village under the protection of Canadian troops he saw a success where peace keeping and building with the local population was having a positive impact.
He said the war could not be won in the conventional manner as civilian casualties drove many young people to the Taliban. It was noteworthy that the little village of Deh-e-Bagh is in one of the most dangerous areas in the war zone. There the locals and the armed forces work on living conditions and the troops keep them safe from the insurgents. Maybe there is hope with a new emphasis of keeping the peace and winning the hearts and minds of the local population. Good also is the fact that the man on the ground in Afghanistan is telling it like it is. Bravo.
In regard to the criticism about the government's Action Plan and the partisan advertising ,there was a change today whereby 34 of the PM's pictures was reduced to 7. People do have a voice and sometimes government does listen. Good on them as well.
Now I know why I like coming here: it feels as though you have a clean line of vision across the universe, through the maze and the haze. Good post.
ReplyDeleteWell stated - as always.
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