Quote Originally Posted by Rank amateur View Post
"But the main problem is the belief held by U.S. policymakers and generals that the critical issue in Iraq is tactics, not the overall mission: occupying and trying to control a Muslim Arab country."

I'm alway thrilled when someone who knows what they're talking about expresses my thoughts.
I've been hitting the same theme as I try and finish the insurgency chapter of my book (and everyone just shut up--it's been at least two days since I've mentioned it!!)