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2009-02-22 Afghanistan

America yields in battle for Nato troops

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Posted by Steve White 2009-02-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Going to war without NATO troops is like going hunting without bagpipes.
The NATO countries are AFRAID of their MUSLIM 'minorities'. And, yes they will have to face the blowback sooner rather than later.

Posted by Helmuth, Speaking for Thromong2805 2009-02-22 01:01|| 2009-02-22 01:01|| Front Page Top

#2 With the ascession of the Eastern Euros into the EU I think it's about time to pull the plug on NATO. If the EU collapses than maybe we can talk again, but for now............?

Posted by AlanC 2009-02-22 10:30|| 2009-02-22 10:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Lets not forget the contribution of the Lithuanians. They are apparently very respected by our guys. But if there were any question about the ability of NATO, as a fighting organization, to have any relevance, it should be cleared up now. It is kaput and should be disbanded.

Posted by remoteman 2009-02-22 13:05|| 2009-02-22 13:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Theyre taking their cue from the Republicans, said Clemons, referring to the Republicans near-unanimous rejection of his economic plan. Obamas mystique of infallibility has been punctured.

New America Foundation (funded by David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation), Brookings Institution. and the Center for a New American Security. No political bias here.

Welcome to the opening gambit of "Retreat with Honor, 2.0.1".

Posted by Pappy 2009-02-22 20:33|| 2009-02-22 20:33|| Front Page Top

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