War Czar

Despite having a Sec Defense, a National Security advisor, a Sec State and a President, we now have a "war czar"

After a frustrating search for a new "war czar" to oversee the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, ABC News has learned that President Bush has chosen the Pentagon's director of operations, Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, for the role.

What a bunch of crap.

As Atrios mentioned, he'll have to go through Senate confirmation which gives everyone a chance to reboot the Friedman Unit machine (hey! we've got a new war czar! give em' a chance!). If Dems confirm him it will also be a bit of a support for ongoing operations.