The depth of Bush and McCain's incompetence

Afghanistan "spiraling downward"

Petraeus will implement Obama's plan
He once again rejects McCain's plan

Gen. David H. Petraeus has launched a major reassessment of U.S. strategy for Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and the surrounding region, while warning that the lack of development and the spiraling violence in Afghanistan will probably make it "the longest campaign of the long war."

The 100-day assessment will result in a new campaign plan for the Middle East and Central Asia, a region in which Petraeus will oversee the operations of more than 200,000 American troops as the new head of U.S. Central Command, beginning Oct. 31.

... In appearances this month in Washington, however, Petraeus has sought to manage expectations of any repeat of the Iraq performance in Afghanistan -- often suggested by Republican presidential candidate John McCain -- stressing that Afghanistan is not Iraq, and that while some concepts are "transplantable," Afghanistan has daunting challenges likely to require a far lengthier effort.

Barack Obama warned us about this before we stupidly invaded Iraq. He has said from the very beginning that we needed to do what Petraeus now calls for, while McCain said 'we can muddle through' Afghanistan.

This election 18 days from now should be on judgment and leadership. Barack Obama has shown repeatedly that he has both, while John McCain continues to show he has neither.

You can bet Petraeus is very aware of John McCain's ignorance and incompetence and he's already voted for Barack Obama.