The way ahead in Iraq

Last week I'm sure many of you watched the testimony of GEN Petraeus and AMB Crocker about their recommendations concerning the way ahead in Iraq, and indirectly Afghanistan. As war weary as we all are, especially anyone with multiple deployments including family members, I don't believe there are any "prudent" courses of action other than to proceed with what these two "on the ground" professionals believe is correct. Politicians can argue all they want about how we got to where we are, and proclaim "here's what I will do if elected". If any one actually believes a person, once elected, is going to disregard the recommendations of respected and experienced military and civilian advisors, and then proceed in a totally new direction, then I think they better think again. True, there might be changes in priorities and methods of moving forward, but most responsible politicians regardless of political party are Americans first and will do the right thing in that regard.