..........so, what do you expect this guy to tell us this week about progress in Iraq???

General Petreaus is going to talk to members of Congress today about our progress in Iraq; and in an odd turn of events, President Bush is supposed to address the nation later in the week. What? The Commander in Chief is going to inform the American people? That will be odd. Shouldn't the "sheeple" of 'Murika just follow blindly? That's the idea in Washington. This stubborn arrogance is getting old! If the plan is a winner, then the American people should be able to "get on board" with the proper communication. No, I don't want to know all of the details of attack; but, we should be able to get a broad view of what is trying to be accomplished without jeopardizing our troop security. Leadership is about information, and it's also about being able to sell your plan to those you lead. Don't expect people to follow just because you hold the position of authority. Sure Mr. Bush, you were elected to lead; but that's only part of the plan. You have to prove that you and your strategies are winners; especially when so many of our brave men and women are being wounded and dying overseas. Do you sense frustration? Everyone in America should be frustrated at this point. Is there a plan that could win this war? I don't really know; and, "no", I don't have the answer either! There are some fights which become impossible to win. This may or may not be one of them. The current "trial and error" method with American lives is not one I would be willing to encourage my children to take part in. One thing is for sure, it's becoming a tough sell for the military recruiters to get enough men and women to join-up and relieve those who are serving 2, 3, 4, and even 5 deployments overseas in a combat zone! Ask yourself this; "Would you drop everything you're doing right now to join the military and become part of the fight? Would you encourage your children to join?" Many have joined, and I salute their sacrafice. We, the American people, owe it to these brave men and women to make sure the policy is not flawed. If you're going to be stubborn Mr. President, be ready to justify your actions!