[mewzilla]

But surely McChrystal could make that point in another fashion? Seems to me the only thing the general gets out of this, aside from being fired, is face time with Barry. That's a pretty drastic price to pay unless the situation is dire.

When did the general actually do the interview, anyone know?

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The situation is dire.

If I recall correctly Obama has called for a withdraw by July 2011. That is less than 13 months from now. McCrystal was the one who came up with the surge strategy for afghansitan similar to the one he planned in Iraq. If I am not mistaken the 101st which is a part of the stratgy has not even deployed yet.

Obama has change the ROE.

Oh, yes things are getting dire, as the death rate for this month has indicated.

As a side note things seem to be getting bad in Iraq again too.