Democrats Cast Patraeus in New Light

Click on the title for another article sent by my very astute brother explaining why and how General Patraeus almost overnight became the Darling of the Democrats.  It still amazes both of us how the General went from being Bush's man, and therefore evil, to Obama's man and thus now good.  If it weren't so serious it would be funny! 

The comments to this article are well worth taking the time to read.  One commenter observed that possibly the reason Obama chose General Patraeus was to keep him from running for president in 2012 by making him unpopular if he lost the war.  That is an interesting theory but if true, it would be a huge gamble on Obama's part considering Patraeus' success in Iraq.  Patraeus intends to win.  The question is does this represent a change of heart, that Obama is now ready to win the war?  Or more importantly, will Obama let General Patraeus win the war?  Only time will tell.  

Obama Intelligence Failures Behind Blair Resignation

Here is another article submitted by my brother who hopes that the administration listens to what Rep. Peter Hoekstra, the author, has to say about the reasons behind the Dennis Blair resignation and about what needs to happen next.  He says though when he read paragraph 6 he felt that it was unlikely that they would.  I think Rep Hoekstra makes some very good points.  However I found the comments attached to this article most telling about what the public thinks. 

The Case For Calling Them Nitwits

Another excellent article sent by my brother.  He has a unique perspective on life due to his job so whenever he sends me anything it is timely, accurate, and important.  Click on the title to read how perhaps we should adjust our terrorist strategy to reflect that most terrorist operatives are idiots as opposed to the patient, skilled, masterminds we have thought them to be in the past.  I say adjust it indeed but don't let them know that we know...shhh!