Interesting article at the Guardian:

US commanders admit: we face a Vietnam-style collapse


It seems to me that this article spins some pessimism all-around...

But the next six months are make-or-break for the US military and the Iraqi government. The main obstacles confronting Gen Petraeus's team are:

· Insufficient troops on the ground

· A "disintegrating" international coalition

· An anticipated increase in violence in the south as the British leave

· Morale problems as casualties rise

· A failure of political will in Washington and/or Baghdad.

Let's hope for the best

Graycap