Stupid Reporter Question

With a h/t to Hub, I came across this post.

It refers to a typically stupid reporter question and a long-wished for response.

In fact, many often wish we'd actually fight this war instead of whatever the heck it is we're doing with it now.

Is there such a thing as life support for war?

"Well, sir, the war was nearly over due to our efforts, so we've eased up, and now we're doing just enough to keep the war going for awhile..."