I'm writing this here because Cliff doesn't want us to get too overwrought with the fucks, but there is no other way to put it.
Surge Architect: More Time Needed
Fred Kagan, the man widely seen as the "architect" of the military surge in Iraq, sees signs of progress but warns that September is too early to make a final decision about how well it has achieved its goals.
Instead, in an interview with Time.com, Kagan recommended waiting until the end of the year before judging the operation's success. Even then, he added, it might be some months before Iraqis make the political compromises necessary to bring lasting stability to the country.
Fuck you Fred Kagan, and all the other little Kaganites that populate your little fucking echo chamber.
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