This is an extremely disturbing line, as it hints at a dark and sinister plan on the part of the Bush Administration...tying the hands of the incoming president behind his back, committing them to a military strategy they may disagree with as the new Commander and Chief of our military forces. Perhaps War Hawk John McCain would be fine with such a predestined game plan, but it is doubtful that a President Obama and his administration would appreciate such an egregious action on the part of George W. Bush. Writing the report is one thing, but inking new military actions based upon it in the closing days of your presidency is UNACCEPTABLE.
U.S. Urgently Reviews Policy On Afghanistan
By Karen DeYoungWashington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 9, 2008; Page A01
The White House has launched an urgent review of Afghanistan policy, fast-tracked for completion in the next several weeks, amid growing concern that the administration lacks a comprehensive strategy for the foundering war there and as intelligence officials warn of a rapidly worsening situation on the ground.
Underlying the deliberations is a nearly completed National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan and Pakistan's rugged western border region. Analysts have concluded that reconstituted elements of al-Qaeda and the resurgent Taliban are collaborating with an expanding network of extremist groups that have made the counterinsurgency war infinitely more complicated.
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, senior officials have expressed worry that the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan is so tenuous that it may fall apart while a new set of U.S. policymakers settles in. Others believe a more comprehensive, airtight road map for the way ahead would limit the new president's options to change it.
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