I don't think SF wins wars. We aid in the winning of wars, primarily through our dealings with the ihdig. We prepare the groundwork and intelligence networks but unless things have changed, linkup with conventional forces is the final stage.
OTOH we are speaking of a long drawnout process, but I think a relentless pursuit of AQ ala that of Che is called for. IMO we actually made enemies of the Taliban.
I don't know what Mac Chrystal asked for other than 40K troops. IMHO publicity and fanfare nave usually been detrimental to our missions. Who knew we had advisors in Bolivia before Che lost his head? QPs are most effective at getting the job done.
