1.0 link 21488 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-smiley/mccains-intelligence-fail_b_21488.html So, after trying out his campaign in friendly territory (Liberty University, newly annexed by sucking up to the religious right), then in fairly neutral territory (Columbia), John McCain brought the same strategy to territory that he knew in advance was hostile. He telegraphed his strategy to the enemy, was pre-emptively attacked, and then had to retreat (let's call it a rout). His lieutenant general then tried a few dirty tricks (like attempted character assassination), but the insurgency not...

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