Brown the Clown in Afghanistan

So Gordon Brown has visited out troops in Afghanistan.
According to the Sunday Times," British Special Forces have suffered the worst blow to their fighting strength since world war two. They have had 12 killed and 70 left unable to fight. "
Gordon Browns trip to the war zone is covered by many of today's papers if you are desperate for something to read.
But at least Brown was able to go on a vote chasing exercise. Where were the Americans with their Friendly Fire when we needed them.