When John Murtha speaks, he channels the military -- not the generals and the political appointees, but the people who really know what is going on. Today, on CNN, Murtha made it clear:
I think the surge has failed. I think there was no possibility that it was going to work.If you have any doubts about Murtha's expertise on the Iraq war, re-read his speech from November 17, 2005. He was prescient. Here's the first paragraph:
The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion. The American public is way ahead of us. The United States and coalition troops have done all they can in Iraq, but it is time for a change in direction. Our military is suffering. The future of our country is at risk. We cannot continue on the present course. It is evident that continued military action is not in the best interests of the United States of America, the Iraqi people or the Persian Gulf Region.That was November 17, 2005 and things have only gotten worse.
