We are doomed *really doesn't matter what number*

"This is not an American battle; this is a NATO mission"

-Barack Obama, on Afghanistan.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/30/content_12131915.htm

In the event you hadn't noticed, it is an American battle as long as Americans are in the fight. As long as Americans have shed blood in the conflict it is an American war. Sure, other nations can call it otherwise to their liking, but for us in the U.S. that is what matters: Our troops, our war. End of story. We will win our wars, or that should be our constant commitment. To delegate the most advanced force in the world to an allied structure is fine, but to have that structure, notorious for paper shuffling, command our forces is a disgrace. We lead NATO, not the other way around. We lead the world, not the other way around.

Mr. Obama, lead this nation, instead of following the world.