"This idea that we're going to go in and bring democracy to these tribal cultures isn't going to work. If we have a problem with terrorist countries, like Iran, it's a lot cheaper to go in and hit them and get back out."
In other words, don't give up the battle; just give up the nation-building. "It's up to somebody else to build nations," the general said. "Not us."
He went on: That old myth that (Colin) Powell had -- if you break it you own it -- that's a myth. You break it, you decide whether you own it. You don't have to go in and own it."
And especially not when it is Islamic land that doesn't belong in the West.
Absolutely agree.
Thank you TADSLOS, for the Vallely memo. He is dead on the mark.
Best,
JW