As Quinn would say, this is the fallacy of the false middle. Neither strategy will work. McChrystal is turning the Afghanistan population off huge.
But at LEAST he is ONE, count them, ONE General who is standing up to the djinn publicly, and for all that I disagree with what HIS strategy is, we have learned an enormous amount of information from his outspokeness.
We MUST NOT let our Troops down. It is unthinkable.
Personally, I like his strategy. I like Biden’s idea too. I think the two ideas would compliment one another well actually and I believe any significant demonstration of our unwavering resolve would go a long ways towards maintaining popular support. As it is, if they perceive us to be wavering, they will be inclined to switch sides before it is too late.