Interesting piece in the Times by Rees-Mogg today highlighting some of the comments here (well mine obviously, or I wouldn't mention it).
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle2373678.ece
His premise is simple, the Generals are scrambling because there is no clear policy coming down from the grey suits, and without policy, you have nothing. Without turning this into a JetBlast rant, would it be easier to execute a clear military policy in Iraq/Afghanistan if we had a clear political aim there?