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2009-09-23 Afghanistan

Obama Is Considering Strategy Shift in Afghan War

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Posted by tipper 2009-09-23 06:14|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 He's folding. Now, every country in the world knows that the US cannot win a war. Potential allies and foes alike know that we will retreat. We have the means but not the will. The public is with him on this and we can't sustain a war in a democracy without the support of the people. I grieve for our children.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-09-23 10:57|| 2009-09-23 10:57|| Front Page Top

#2 A strategic advance to the rear, I'm sure.....

Posted by Uncle Phester 2009-09-23 12:28|| 2009-09-23 12:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Note = admin is divided. Mullen is for giving McCrystal what he wants. Gates seems to be, with less enthusiasm. Hillary seems to pushing hard against Biden, who is only one named as being clearly for a significant drawdown. Jones has managed to keep his leaning completely under wraps.

Posted by liberalhawk 2009-09-23 13:18|| 2009-09-23 13:18|| Front Page Top

#4 Jones?

Posted by trailing wife 2009-09-23 16:36|| 2009-09-23 16:36|| Front Page Top

#5 WMF > "BIG STICK, SMALL RADISHES": US DESIRES LOCAL ALLIES TO HAVE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REGIONAL STABILITY.

MAHARUSHIE LIMBAUGH-IAN QUESTIONNE' OF THE DAY > WILL AMER'S ALLIES, MODERATES, + NON-ALIGNED [NAM Movement] LIKE THE US APPROACH, i.e. they pay more of the $$$, NOT the USA???

Posted by JosephMendiola">JosephMendiola 2009-09-23 22:18|| na]">[na] 2009-09-23 22:18|| Front Page Top

#6 Jones = retired Marine general, Obama's national security adviser

Posted by lotp 2009-09-23 22:34|| 2009-09-23 22:34|| Front Page Top

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