[Cannoneer No. 4]

This is a tough fight, and we are once again up against an enemy who has no moral compass. Our kids continue to excel at every mission, and are undaunted in their task. If anyone has any doubts about this generation, they can erase them. 2006 will be a decisive year. We have the opportunity to do a battle handoff to the Iraqis for the lead in the counterinsurgency fight, and begin to reduce our combat presence. Concurrently, we must continue to coach and mentor the Iraqi Government as it continues its journey toward democracy. We will need to be here for awhile, but my assessment is that this is the make or break year.

I’m betting on our Soldiers and the Iraqi people.

Doubt and faithlessness will destroy us. Too many sheep think they know better than the sheep dogs.

[Critical Bill]

Too many sheep think they know better than the sheep dogs.

The "Tribes" article about sheep/dogs/wolves still makes me pause and think about the mechanics of social interaction in this fast evolving world.

Where would we place Iran in this model, Hamsters?