A Surge, and Then a Stab by Paul Krugman

A SURGE, AND THEN A STAB - PAUL KRUGMAN (NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 14): All in all, Mr. Bush's actions have not been those of a leader seriously trying to win a war. They have, however, been what you'd expect from a man whose plan is to keep up appearances for the next 16 months, never mind the cost in lives and money, then shift the blame for failure onto his successor.
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