June 2010 - Argghhh!

Greyhawk sez: I know there's no one more qualified than General Petraeus to unlock the many doors his predecessor tried to kick down, and I certainly wish him well. And I know "success" in Afghanistan is possible. But until that over-arching problem is resolved (and three years is too long to wait), those who debate or argue over who's in charge, rules of engagement, the appropriate use of FM 3-24, or a host of other issues critical to effectively conducting war in the Central Front...

The real caption reads: Afghan National policemen train at a gym in a Gurkha patrol base in Nahr e Saraj village, in Helmand, on June 22, 2010. AFP PHOTO / Bay ISMOYO (Photo credit should read BAY ISMOYO/AFP/Getty Images) But I wonder If you have any other thoughts. Boq

And brings into question the quality and impartiality of the initial investigations. It does speak well for due process and due diligence overall - but I think it really speaks badly for the initial investigation.Army Releases Findings of Wanat Review Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that the Army has completed action on the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) independent investigation of the July 13, 2008, battle fought by soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team at Wanat,...

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...but where the heck are they going? According to the AP, via the Mercury News:The California Legislature is considering a bill that would allow the state to begin researching the use of electronic license plates for vehicles. The move is intended as a moneymaker for a state facing a $19 billion deficit. The device would mimic a standard license plate when the vehicle is in motion but would switch to digital ads or other messages when it is stopped for more than four seconds, whether in traffic...

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