The price of American might in modern wars
Andrew J. Bacevich argues that U S military power outpaces its ability to finish wars on schedule and budget. He notes Iraq and Afghanistan show continued conflict after troop withdrawals and urges shifting from force to economic and cultural power with lower costs and clearer aims.
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Gates notes Obama questioned Afghanistan strategy and war aims
Former defense secretary Gates writes that Obama doubted the war and his own surge, rendering him uncertain about deploying troops. Gates recalls Obama’s early mixed signals and eventual escalation followed by a midterm retreat, with Democrats leveraging Afghanistan as a political contrast.
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Everybody's got something a critique of online cruelty
Leonard Pitts Jr argues body shaming is pervasive in online discourse. He cites Gabourey Sidibe and Melissa McCarthy as targets and questions how cruelty became acceptable. He warns such remarks reveal more about the speaker than the wounded subject.
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