Although I wouldn't have agreed with you on Afghanistan until about a year ago, I think the time to bring it to an end is now here.

In fact, I think Obama is dragging out the withdrawal much too long. I'd be out before the elections. In fact, that's probably why he's not doing anything, he's afraid it might turn ugly next fall while he was in the middle of a withdrawal.

But things are not likely to get any better if we stay any longer, something unexpected could easily go terribly wrong: trouble with the Pakis, Iran, supply issues, hostage situations, etc. We do not control our supply lines, they are not secure, we cannot extricate ourselves quickly by air, there is no access by sea, it could easily turn into a Dieppe, or even a Dunkirk. We really need to get out of there. It is time to cut our losses, and simply announce we quit while we were still ahead.

I never want to hear that "get those palefaces out of there" order again.