I think your apprehensiveness is well founded. My take was that this is a win/win for Obama. If it is perceived that Afghanistan is turning for the better, the press will ensure that Obama gets the credit. If Afghanistan continues to flounder due to incompetent government and we “fail”, Petraeus gets the blame. This move was all political on Obama’s part.
The media may “give” Obama the credit for any success in Afghanistan, that is if there is any credit left over that Obama and company hasn’t taken already, should the General succeed.
Obama’s glaring ineptitude as POTUS already has put the lie to that claim. General Petraeus is coming in to attempt to rectify the results of that ineptitude. Anything the Dems might do to thwart his efforts will be seen as further ineptitude on their part.
If the General is successful, it will be a win for our troops and allies, the Afghan people, the United States of America, and freedom. Who cares if a bunch of proven liars takes credit? Anyone with half a brain will know the truth of the matter, and the benefit of the victory outweighs their false claims.
We need to be on our knees to God in repentance and supplication, as individuals and as a nation, for Him to bless the General, our troops, and the whole situation to keep them within His providential care and guidance. May good prevail, and to God be the glory.