"There is no substitute for victory."
Sebastian Mallaby | Since it seems that I still do like the WashPost...
Great article that I'm sure will be overlooked:
Just as in Iraq, the United States is supporting a war that is defensible in concept. Yes, it was Hezbollah that provoked this fight. Yes, destroying this militant state-within-a-state would be a boon not just for Israeli security but for Lebanese democracy. And yes, the diplomatic options for dealing with Hezbollah promise no quick progress. But Iraq surely teaches that wars must be more than defensible in concept. Wars are only defensible if they can be won.

In other news, the sage himself weighs in on the issue.