Charting Obama’s Journey to a Shift on Afghanistan

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2. Agreed, but good intentions often meet with stark realities

especially in politics. I am reminded of Hillary Clinton's new health care program in Bill's first term. She certainly had the ability, but the political ground had not been prepared.

I think that is what Obama found out, as do all new presidents coming in on the euphoria of winning and being the leader of the free world...heady stuff. But, dues must be paid and respect for and cooperation with the bureaucracy that has been there before and will be there after. That's part of government too.