What struck me in this interview was that when Andrea Mitchell was speaking in its aftermath she really was working hard not to stress the successes in Iraq.

Yes, there are still many problems. But my gosh, when you think that not all that long ago these people were living under a brutal dictator who supported terrorist organizations,have survived a war against those same individuals, and are rebuilding their government and country with the help of the United States there would be plenty of positives to report.

I just read this morning that the Commanders in Iraq have every intention of telling Senator Obama that advertised timetables could seriously jeopardize the completion of this mission. Campaign promises and words are nothing more.
Reality must be faced sooner or later and let’s hope if he is elected it is sooner.

I am reminded of a true life experience of mine. Back in 1983 AT&T was preparing for divestiture on January 1,1984. It just happened that the company I worked for at the time, Southern Bell, and all the other Bell companies along with AT&T were up for contract negotiations.

It was a long, hot and hard four weeks on the picket line for all of us, but I recall some who were getting jittery asking one of the union leaders how long we were going to be out on strike. Her reply was simple: “As long as it takes.”

When deciding how long we will be in Iraq the answer is “as long as it takes.”

While the press is eagerly reporting on the campaign trip of the annointed crown prince Obama Petreaus will have to tell him we need to be there “as long as it takes”. Not a minute sooner and not a minute longer.

Good post, Sue. Thank God for our military. Some people don’t understand the role they play in this country’s freedom, but you do and I appreciate you being an advocate for these fine people who are serving their country in uniform.