[plain talk]

Soon after it began studying the issue, the Bush administration decided a "rollback" was inadequate, and began planning for eliminating al Qaeda altogether, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

I found this interesting. Illustrates the difference between the grownups and the boomers running the show.

[JohnHuang2]

I found this interesting. Illustrates the difference between the grownups and the boomers running the show.

Exactly. It further disproves the notion there was any such plan to begin with.