Michael Yon has written a piece for The Washington Times and this is no different than his call out of an Iraqi Civil War back in late 2005. There is a difference in Afghanistan in that this is a NATO mission. NATO is a weak conglomeration of Euros who barely have any scratch in the game and it’s becoming less so as time goes on. Which is to Obama’s advantage since he can once again deflect responsibility.

Here’s Michael:

The Greatest Afghanistan War has deteriorated so noticeably that one can now feel the enemy’s growing pulse. Each month it beats steadier, stronger, and in 2010 it will finally be born.

On Sept. 11 in Kandahar, a South African civilian working without security was visibly upset – not at the Taliban but at the police. The 16-year police veteran recounted seeing Afghan police speeding through crowded streets and hitting a bicycle. The rider gymnastically avoided impact while the bicycle was tossed down the road.

The South African, with whom I spent a week in Helmand and Kandahar provinces, said the police never slowed down. “That’s part of the reason the Taliban are gaining ground,” he said. “The police are out there recruiting Taliban.”

snip….The coalition is weakening. While the U.S. has gotten serious, the organism called NATO is a jellyfish for which the United States is both sea and prevailing wind. The disappointing effort from many partners is best exemplified by the partners who are pushing hardest: The British are fine examples.

It’s time for Obama to support his Generals or admit and accept ‘his’ defeat. Shit or get off the pot Obama!

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