You would be wrong. Both Sun Tzu and Clausewitz recommended demonstration rather than battle, if it was to bring the political results without blood.
DOD has been much more rational since Sec. Rumsfeld has been in charge again.
Not more efficient, as war is always a detriment to efficiency, but certainly more rational.
BTW, as a reservist, I've been away from home for over 5 months this year, and will be for (mostly) all of next year. I want Donald Rumsfeld as SecDef. Period.
/john
So, explain then what the poltical result he hoped for...since we are already in battle. Obviously it was not the desired demonstration of strength and command of the issues.
I thank you for your service by the way, we will just have to agree to disagree on Rummy.
Why don't we all start a campaign to support Rummey by sending him Letters of appreciation and a special thanks for a job well done. Lots of cards and letters could show this old soldier the respect he has certainly earned.Can someone who is more efficient than I start some kind of online petition to show our support for this good man? PLEASE HELP.....