It is also interesting to see that veterans like Hagel and now General Schwarzkopf have come out with warning flags that this upcoming campaign is unwise.
And yes, there is one very real and very important parallel to Vietnam: the civilian suits (those with little to no military experience) are ignoring the counsel of vets and top military leaders. They are telling them to wage war, and also HOW to wage it. This is development which creates a whole LOT of risks.
What is the Schwarzkopf quote on this?