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2009-03-27 Afghanistan

Anti-War Groups Compare Obama's Af-Pak Plan to Kennedy's Vietnam Escalation

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Posted by Steve 2009-03-27 14:52|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 It seems to be taking some time for the anti-war mongers to realize that Obama is the enemy. Faster, please. Each group in the Democrats coalition need to reassert their own viewpoints. The election is past, the future is division.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-03-27 15:25|| 2009-03-27 15:25|| Front Page Top

#2 Hey! I thought Kennedy was one of the "good guys"?

Posted by tu3031 2009-03-27 15:43|| 2009-03-27 15:43|| Front Page Top

#3 but but the chosen ONE wouldn't do anything bad

Posted by rabid whitetail 2009-03-27 16:36|| 2009-03-27 16:36|| Front Page Top

#4 These anti-military nit-wits couldnt conceptulize world diplomacy if their hemp togas depended on it. Anytime you see the word Coalition associated with these groups you can bet theyre getting their marching orders from the likes of MoveOn.org. It is pretty simple formula really. Admonish Obama but make sure you blame Bush. Then repeat the same talking points.

1). One only has to look at the examples of the British and Soviets to realize that Americas fate in Afghanistan will end similar to Vietnam.

2). Americas mere presence has turned the Afghan people against us and has only strengthend the Taliban.

3). Afghanistan cant be won by the military alone. Therefore a diplomatic strategy must include a regional coalition that includes Iran and Pakistan.

4). Afghanistan is too remote for terrorists to train for sophisticated attacks anyway.

5). Leave it to the local tribes and Moderate Taliban for stability until a central government can take over.

Time will tell if this is really Obamas master plan.

Posted by DepotGuy 2009-03-27 17:51|| 2009-03-27 17:51|| Front Page Top

#5 That didn't take long.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-03-27 21:45|| 2009-03-27 21:45|| Front Page Top

#6 I'm not part of an anti-war group and I've been making that same comparison for some time. One key difference though - Vietnam logistics were infinitely easier.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-03-27 22:15|| 2009-03-27 22:15|| Front Page Top

#7 Extra butter with that, Steve? ;-p

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2009-03-27 23:01|| 2009-03-27 23:01|| Front Page Top

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