On AlterNet: generals

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Why Gen. Petraeus Is Going to Be the Last Person to Recognize That Afghanistan Is Totally Lost

Stephen Pizzo, News for Real. August 17, 2010.

When Obama asks General Petraeus how things are going in Afghanistan, he responds, "we are making solid progress, Mr.President."

Hey Obama, Your General McChrystal Is Trying to Sucker You on Afghanistan

Scott Ritter, Truthdig. October 31, 2009.

Don't give in.

Why President Obama Can't Let Himself Be Blackmailed by His Generals

Guy T. Saperstein, AlterNet. September 23, 2009.

Obama's war zone commanders are trying to box in his options and have him send thousands more troops to Afghanistan. Here's why he shouldn't give in to the pressure.

Some serious questions about Iraq for the serious people â€¦

Susan Wallace, AlterNet: PEEK. January 8, 2007.

Joshua Holland: Because serious is the new silly.