MICHAEL WALSH: Washington’s Shame, Mitt’s Opportunity. “The Taliban was quickly routed after 9/11 by a platoon of Marines and a set of steak knives, and the American forces since have distinguished themselves on the battlefield, tactically. But strategically — that’s a different story. Thanks to a total lack of understanding of the meaning of the word ‘victory,’ a failure to finish the job– a failure of will — has been the hallmark of both administrations.”