The Operators - reading

Finished "The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan" by Michael Hastings, the Rolling Stone reporter whose article about General McChrystal helped bring about that general's resignation.

Much of the book is excellent, and demonstrates the difference between the inside and outside views of such things as the war itself, President Obama's military dealings, the military vs. civilian views of the war and the view of the soldiers as well. Much of the book is unnecessary and should have been edited out. Though many parts were very good, I wasn't exactly compelled to finish it.