Leaving aside the argument that OBL is most likely dead, and has been for some years. Contrary to what the left says, getting OBL is NOT a measurement of success, it is just an outcome; one of many. Dislike Bush all you want; Lord knows there are enough reasons, his strategy of engaging Al Queda forces gutted them in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. Their capabilites have been curtailed, their leadership has been killed, and the most best and brightest of their fighters were wasted in battles fought far from the American homeland.
Now, all that is truly being squandered by the Democrats and the Pres—ent in Chief through a half assed strategy that doesn’t look towards victory and ROEs that get US servicemen killed..
“...his strategy of engaging Al Queda forces gutted them in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world....”
GWB’s strategy? I don’t think so. The surge strategy is not GWB’s strategy. In fact, had GWB listened to Gen Shinseki at the outset of the Iraq war, we would have been out of there by now.
Also, I don’t dislike GWB. I do think he was surrounded by idiots who he relied upon for advice. However, that is a common problem with our leadership these days. We don’t have any real leaders stepping up.
But hey...I can’t say I blame all the natural leaders for choosing not to step up. Just look at how the left destroys anyone who does.