A Mini-Fisking on Krugman

I'm not sure if that's a real term or not, but it now is. I can't call it a major fisking since Gibson only goes after one of Krugman's points. But he makes the point well. Here's a section that deals with the "issue" of "mission accomplished."

As we know from the book, “American Soldier” by General Tommy Franks, the reason George Bush said major combat operations were over was Franks asked him to do so, as a signal from Franks to a long list of potential American allies. These allies had said when they heard the president say major combat operations were over, they would send troops to help America in Iraq. As Franks points out in his book, the allies stiffed us much more than anyone imagined possible.

I just recently picked up Franks' book and am looking forward to reading it. I'm sure I will make comments when I am done. But don't hold your breath, classes just started back up so it will be a while.