https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/09/21/plan-b/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 06:25:28 -0400<![CDATA[The Washington Post describes a change of strategy in mid-campaign. &#8220;Obama&#8217;s public remarks on Afghanistan indicate that he has begun to rethink the counterinsurgency strategy he set in motion six months ago, even as his generals have embraced it&#8221;. There are two issues in this respect worth considering. The first is whether the initial strategy the President &#8220;set in motion six months ago&#8221; was flawed to start with; the second is whether any of the new strategies he is considering will fare any better. After all, if the President was wrong once, he can be wrong twice, assuming he was wrong the first time. The Post wrote:]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:12:22 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/09/21/plan-b-n189191