Gen. Stanley McChrystal says ‘no’ to smaller operation (Real Clear Politics) [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/10/01/gen_mcchrystals_address_on_afghanistan_98537.html] Con Coughlin says this is no way to get more troops (Telegraph) [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/concoughlin/6253099/General-Stanley-McChrystal-turns-his-fire-on-Western-leaders-as-Afghan-mission-falters.html]
