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.
Those ends are not mutually exclusive....
a) did show support for troops fighting.
b) did show that VIPs/DVs can move in theater with impunity.
c) did answer questions NOT PRIMED by REPORTERS.
d) put a question of battle and doctrine in it's appropriate context, in re: Joint Doctrine
Reading.... the alternative to TV News.
/john