ARTICLE: Clinton and Gates Join Forces in Debate on Afghanistan Buildup, By MARK LANDLER and THOM SHANKER, New York Times, October 12, 2009

Why I believe that Option B (more troops but not 40k) will be the outcome.

Hard to deny this bloc of two, if you're Obama.

I am very pleased to see this personal alliance develop. Common-sense squared.

Would I like McChrystal's number to be hit? Sure. But we live in a world of constraints.