Comparing Bush’s surge in Iraq to Obama’s deliberation over sending more troops to Afghanistan - By Tom Ricks | The Best Defense

Comparing Bush’s surge in Iraq to Obama’s deliberation over sending more troops to Afghanistan - By Tom Ricks | The Best Defense: "when Bush endorsed the surge, he was rejecting the advice of almost all his military advisors. By contrast, if Obama goes for a troop escalation, he will be embracing the recommendations of his generals."