Define WIN.

Military victories do not necessarily equate to political, economic, or social-regional stability.

The "SURGE" is more a political spin tactic, than a true military one - it simply delays the inevitable (our military withdrawl from Iraq) and promotes the "stay the course" attitude of the Bushys. It is something that looks great on paper, and can demonstrate short-term levels of success; but, that its long term resolve is dependent on the country's government and military for its maintenance makes its idea of being a permanent solution for all the socio-religious problems seem far fetched.

In fact is this tactic that much different (as someone mentioned) than the one employed by the French in Algiers back in the 1950's (54-62)? The answer is no. In numerous articles depicting how the French won the war, but lost the hearts and minds is demonstrate that their exact tactics are the same being employed by us today (including the torture and murder on civilians).

References [maybe old, but they are still applicable]:
http://www.amconmag.com/2004_02_02/article1.html
The conservative view - sorta.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeria...f_Independence
If you can't see the comparrisons here - then nvm.

http://www.globalexchange.org/countr.../iraq/960.html
http://www.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=10908
Ineptitude of the first 100 days.

Or, go rent the film mentioned in my first link that the Bushys reviewed prior to the invasion - "The Battle of Algiers". Different reasons - same story. Oh, believe it is in French with subtitles - sorry.

Thing is, we're on our 6th General and (atleast) 10th war strategy (which have all really been tactics) - and none of this is more than a natural progression propagated by malfeasance to continue a failed policy. It is just the flavor of the month - maybe we can sell this one. Lord knows no one liked last previous months flaves - Abu Ghraib ala mode, or strawberry covered torture is necessary ....

But, the chocolate-nut surge - gee, who wouldn't want some? "Can I have some more, please? Sir?"