[FDNYRHEROES]

This is usually about the time that the Pakistanis start a negotiation which will result in the Taliban slipping away...

[maine-iac7]

Washington has encouraged the operation in the northwest because many militants there are believed to shelter al-Qaida leaders and are also suspected to be involved in attacks on Western troops in Afghanistan

golly gee. That's nice. (puke)

How about giving our troops in harms way - on the 'ghan side of the border where these miscreants run to when things get hot in Pakistan - some more boots on the ground (they have ALWAYS been under-forced and under equipped there) so's they can protect themselves and may even catch the barbarians in a pincher move.

Nah, that would upset the Taliban, 'bama's new friends - then they might not sit down and talk with him.

Has he heard back from them yet on his plea to talk with them?

I've got an idea. Let's drop 'bama off right on the border. That way, he can talk to everyone and this whole thing will be over...