The ending news of last month was riveting with regard to the situation in Afghanistan, but slowly the media obsession has faded and relegated the reporting to second tier status. With the confirmation of General David Petraeus to succeed General Stanley McChrystal, the administration has hardly mentioned Afghanistan.
The Obama Administration has failed to galvanize the American public about why we need to be in Afghanistan. It could be the fact that the mid-term elections are looming on the horizon and the administration can’t afford to alienate the liberal base, who are definitely opposed to continued military opposition in Afghanistan. It was easier to support re-focusing military operation in Afghanistan when George Bush was president, but now with control of the reins of power they want nothing to do with Afghanistan.
It’s unfortunate that both political parties play politics with the war and can’t seem to unite to put together a comprehensive approach for resolving the situation in Afghanistan. The armed forces of this nation are giving their all in the fight against terrorism, and we should be united as one nation, not squabbling to see how this plays out in November.
Whatever happens, the ramifications on our actions will be felt far beyond the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, even to the very heart of Washington.
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