This paragraph is pretty key IMO:

"The escalation of violence and wasting billions more cannot change that. It is history. The quicker the Obama administration recognises its misfortunes, minimises its losses and convenes a regional conference over the future of Afghanistan under UN auspices, the easier it will be to evacuate without humiliation."

Unfortunately I think this would cost him the election. Tea baggers, RWWJs, etc., would jump on him in an instant an accuse him of being weak, unpatriotic, America-hating, etc., etc. It would work and then Rudy Giuliani would become prez.

To most Americans the war in Afghanistan is going well because of biased reports. Additionally it is a far more *just* war than Iraq. It would be hard for any president to justify bailing when victory is in sight...





... or so we're told.