Time to get out

The sentiment here is noble, and a shift from a pure war-footing would be important, but I just don't buy that we're cranking down the volume on the military effort, let alone extricating ourselves from the Afghan quagmire.

We've already boosted the number of troops and have made a commitment to the war, so talking about this shift seems, well, too little, too late.

The key to success, both in Iraq and Afghanistan, is to get out.