Afghanistan Confusion

Petraeus has been confirmed as the war commander for the mission in Afghanistan. Poor guy.

From the outset we've confused war, occupation, and development. The real question is whether we want to stay there for decades until the country develops to a point of government stability beyond that of, say, Mexico. The war is over. The development has barely begun, and won't be by next August.

Everyone thinks that Obama was mad at McChrystal. If I were Petraeus, I would think that he was mad at me. What an appointment.

McChrystal leaves White House after meeting

I guess that's news. You know, that McChrystal left the White House after his meeting.

But still, I can't help but think it'd be more newsworthy if it read,

McChrystal moves into White House after meeting

That seems like a story offering more legitimate cause for speculation.