Iraq Hits the Blogfront Posted by Suzanne Nossel

Philip Carter at Intel-Dump has been an occasional sparring partner for us here (e.g. here).  I don't know Philip but this afternoon I received an email from him saying he's been transferred from the ready reserve to the 101st Airborne Division and is headed to Iraq.  His post announcing this is here. 

Philip's not the first person I know who has since 9/11 been yanked out of what I consider to be total normalcy and deployed to a frightening frontline.  Every time it happens it evokes a nervous, unsettled feeling both for the individuals involved and their families, and in relation to what it means for America to be at war. 

As you know I am not of the view that the Iraq Operation is an irrecoverable failure.  But it is a daunting and dangerous challenge and right now its tough to say whether we will be able to succeed, or whether the best option may ultimately be to leave even without some assurance that Iraq will be stable.  May thoughts of Philip's redouble the efforts being made in the blogosphere to make sure our troops have the support they deserve, that U.S. policy is sound and smart.

I wish Philip a safe and successful tour of duty and a swift return home.  He will be on my mind whenever we talk about Iraq.

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