Well, as I've said many times before, I don't always post columns with which I agree. It's a good idea, don't you think (?), to put up some which can generate discussion threads.
Not everyone is proficient in military matters. In my opinion, the whole topic is mostly a man's domain, and I actually am very interested in seeing what people think about arguments like Bowden's, with which I personally have problems, although he's a good friend of mine.
The only element with which I might agree is possibly that we should have had more "boots on the ground," but I agree with the response that mentioned the refusal of Turkey to allow us access to northern Iraq. That was really the major twist which allowed many problems to emerge for our troops. It is self-evident.
Char :)
I hope you show your "good friend" James Bowden these replies?
Hey? Way to take all sides of an arguement and then claim you are right. Nice!!