Why are civilian officials fearful of political fallout even in these meetings

The Obama administration's debate over Afghanistan is illuminating differences within a national security team previously known for conducting business behind closed doors with little fuss or dissent. In five White House sessions, military leaders intent on getting more firepower have been seated beside civilian officials fearful of political fallout from an escalation of the war. Key players have hedged on questions of strategy and troop levels. There have been signs of a compromise that would tell allies that the United States remains committed to Afghanistan while reassuring Americans that the goals are limited. Here are the views of some top players:

If We Are Going To Play Vietnam

Submitted by Git Real on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 6:26am.

Please pull out now!!! Let's retreat to our own borders and put our troops there and purge the enemy from within. Perhaps starting with these "civilian officials".

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington

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