TURNAROUND IN AFGHANISTAN

Almost all the reporters or human beings I read who have been there are beginning to say that Afghanistan is a big success story. Hitch, who just returned, was almost giddy with enthusiasm yesterday. Bergen’s on board. And here’s another missive of optimism. (Hat tip: Glenn.) You can read this either way, I suppose. It can make Iraq look worse in comparison – or it can be seen as a sign that, even when things look dire, the power of the franchise and a skillful leader, like Karzai, can turn things around. Maybe in Iraq too. Man, I hope so.