Brown's Afghanistan fudge

Gordon Brown's statement about the war in Afghanistan only serves to confirm that our troops will be there for a long time yet.
His goal seems to be, not that he says so, the complete eradication of an Al-Qaeda terrorist threat.
That seems impossible with the current strategy of bomb, burn and kill.
And what do we do if Hamid Karzai's government fails to pass his five tests of 'security, governance, reconciliation, economic development and engagement with its neighbours'.
He's already said we won't leave.
We've been there for eight years and we could be there for 80 and nothing positive would be achieved.
We need a dialogue with the terrorists to work towards peace. Communication is the key.
Northern Ireland's example should set the tone.