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Politics : Just the Facts, Ma'am: A Compendium of Liberal Fiction
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To: Elroy who wrote (54694)1/28/2007 6:11:57 PM
From: Solon  Read Replies (1) of 90947
 
"If no information comparing the cleared and uncleared sections of Baghdad are available, we have no idea whether the surge is working or not"

You are not competent to interpret or evaluate the progress of a complicated war engagement on the basis of statistics, numbers, or logistical details. The commanders at the various levels will tell you whether progress is being made (as they have and as they do). If you respect professionals at their job, you will take their word for it. If you don't, then you won't.

Generally speaking, if your goal is to second guess the experts and to speak over your competence and your authority, then the less you know the better.

If you are carrying a weapon, your commander will let you know what your mission is and what his/her expectations are. If you are not, then you will be privy to the overall strategic plan and a general progress report as related by you Commander in Chief and others authorized to inform the media.
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