As predicted Obama tries to split the difference -- no he won't reduce troops. But no he probably won't increase them either. And the Biden option? That apparently involves keeping 68,000 troops there will increasing the no. of drone strikes in Paksistan. So what will those troops be doing? Redeploying to protect cities -- with insufficient troops -- or stay deployed in fortresses or isolated outposts. And are they going to follow through on McChrystal's intention to start taking more care with Afghan lives? Can they -- without enough troops? Obama Tells Lawmakers He Won?t Slash Troops in Afghanistan - NYTimes.com
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