Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Why are Aussies smarter than us?
Back in the days of VietNam, the Aussies were "invited" to join our effort in that poor country. They did and ran their corner of the war much more effectively than we did. They also recognized a lost cause and got out as soon as they were able. And now the Kabul Quagmire is stirring the same feelings in the Land Down Under.
Australia's defense minister Wednesday said he was hoping to wrap up military operations in Afghanistan as soon as possible, despite US and NATO moves for more troops to shore up the campaign.This leaves McChrystal in a pickle, he needs bodies to put in harms way. Perhaps his Commander in Chief can help him out by following the Australian lead.
Defense Minister John Faulkner said Australia was studying how to complete the mission in the "shortest time-frame". Australia has about 1,500 troops in Afghanistan with no date set for their withdrawal.
"I've certainly asked the Australian Defense Force for any recommendations they have about ensuring we do complete that important role and responsibility both effectively, but in the shortest time-frame possible," he told ABC radio.
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