When can we admit we're losing in Af/Pak/Iraq?

You can reach no other conclusion if you simply follow the news.

42 killed in Iraq attacks as Qaeda plants flag

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/iraqunrest

45 killed in Pakistan street violence after official is assassinated

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/03/world/la-fg-karachi-killings-20100804

Insurgent squad attacks NATO base in Afghanistan

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/aug/04/world/la-fg-afghan-base-attack-20100804