The NY Times recognizes the obvious, finally: it's time to get out of Afghanistan, just as soon as safely possible for the troops - 6 months.
"After more than a decade of having American blood spilled in Afghanistan, with nearly six years lost to President George W. Bush's disastrous indifference, it is time for United States forces to leave Afghanistan on a schedule dictated only by the security of the troops. It should not take more than a year. The United States will not achieve even President Obama's narrowing goals, and prolonging the war will only do more harm. " |