Posted by Declan on January 15, 2007, at 1:30:33
In reply to Washingtonpost: regardless of Congress, posted by sdb on January 14, 2007, at 22:22:09
They can't withdraw (admission of error).
They can't keep doing the same (doesn't work).
At least increasing troop numbers maintains the appearance of a sense of purpose and buys time in which (with care) the blame may be shifted.
poster:Declan
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