The Ratio

Or Progressives/Liberals? The Center for American Progress responds to the military staffing problem by advocating increasing military buildup

In this chapter of the Progressive Priorities Series, the Center for American Progress proposes several steps the administration and Congress should take to correct the current situation. First, they must add at least 86,000 soldiers to the Army. These additional soldiers will allow the army to add two peacekeeping and stabilization divisions to the force, double the size of the Special Forces, and add more military police, civil affairs personnel, and engineers to the active component.

Granted the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th points are somewhat better thought out, but look at whats in the primary position.

A somewhat more sensible response to our military predicament is really too obvious to deserve mention. As Juan Cole puts it:

Given the perfect mess they have made of Iraq (and Afghanistan has its problems, too), I'd say it is better for everyone that Bush not have an army to dispose of. And maybe his successor will be less of a warmongerer.