So I get consistent email updates as part of my subscription to the Wall Street Journal and this one caught my eye and my ire...

WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon has told its top commander in Afghanistan to delay submitting his request for additional troops, defense officials say, amid signs that the Obama administration is rethinking its strategy for combating a resurgent Taliban.

A senior Pentagon official says the administration has asked for the reprieve so it can complete a review of the U.S.-led war effort. "We have to make sure we have the right strategy" before looking at additional troop requests, the official said. "Things have changed on the ground fairly considerably."

My point, and I believe it is valid is-Shouldn't the pentagon WANT to hear from their TOP COMMANDER on the ground in Afghanistan before they make any strategic plans for this region???

 

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