[Diddley]

The amazing accomplishments (my term) show that there was no lack of planning.

[Ciexyz]

Positive news bump.

[Thane_Banquo]

In one week, we already basically control half the damn country and people are saying our strategy is failing?

[KaiserofKrunch]

WSJ Opinion Journal reported that it took 44 days for the French to surrender to the Wehrmacht. Therefore, we shouldn't get upset if Iraq doesn't surrender in eight days!

[KeyWest]

Most of the so called reinforcements are the forces that were going to come in through Turkey. The rest are in country already. The only other larger group outside this is armor from Fort Hood.