Watching what is happening, not the hype, the "surge" is the same old thing only with more troops. As one quick example, the increase in bombing demonstrates a continued lack of concern for collateral damage. Isolated examples might be "precision", overall it is like taking shotguns to a crowd when after only one person.

And, it is having limited success in the areas in which there are American troops. As one would expect. And when those troops go home at night?

Heck, even in South Vietnam Americans could walk around freely. Had to be a bit careful, but certainly didn't have to travel in APCs with body armor. Not so even in the capital of Iraq.

Arf