This operation follows Operation Phantom Support, which was organized by the Democratic party. Operation Phantom Support was created in response to Operation Phantom Leadership. OPL was the strategy employed by President Bush after invading to negotiate with local warlords who attack American troops instead of killing them.
Getting tribal leaders on our side is the way to win.
I’m sorry you are dissapointed.
"Phantom Support" and "Phantom Leadership" describe exactly the Democrat Party's approach to our military.
Gen Bednarek said his troops had received logistical support from local Sunnis armed groups who were anti-US but who wanted to end al-Qaeda domination of their communities.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6230234.stm