Obama's 'New Strategy' - Some Predictions

Here are some of our own predictions about Obama's latest resuscitation of impending speech on his Afghanistan 'strategy'.
-  He will pay tribute to 'our brave men and women in the field' 'sacrifices' 'service' etc.etc. as prev.
-  He will talk about '30,000' leaving although he will mean 20,000 of whom 10,000 (or perhaps all) will go back again later
-  The phasing will be timed to ensure the maximum electoral advantage to himself
-  He will blusteringly play down talks with the Taliban while not ruling them out. This makes him sound tough.
-  The only people who will feel satisfied or vindicated will be the Taliban.