[Guillermo]

I don't know what his solutions are, and if he has any, let him spell them out.

A war of attrition against the Jihadists is a losing proposition.

Jihadists are firmly in control of several large cities, which is not too good.

[jwalsh07]

I don't know what his solutions are, and if he has any, let him spell them out.

You do know the difference between criticism for self aggrandizement and constructive criticism. Hagel doesn't.

A war of attrition against the Jihadists is a losing proposition.

You better get used to it because it will be the status quo for our lifetimes. There are 1 billion Muslims in the world and about 10% of them wnat to murder your children.

Jihadists are firmly in control of several large cities, which is not too good.

Perhaps, perhaps not. From my point of view, luring an enemy in to a kill zone is good thing. Hopefully thats the long range plan and the Iraqi government gets aboard that train.