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2009-10-19 Afghanistan

White House: No Troop Decision Until Afghan Election is Resolved

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Posted by tipper 2009-10-19 06:40|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 The Obama exit strategy from Afghanistan, excuses for inaction until things go even further to ratshit and nothing can be done.

Posted by phil_b 2009-10-19 07:45|| 2009-10-19 07:45|| Front Page Top

#2 The average Mohammed is going to back the side he thinks will win. When our words and actions project a lack of will or confidence, he is going to believe our enemy will win, so he will support our enemy. It's a vicious cycle - and a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-10-19 07:55|| 2009-10-19 07:55|| Front Page Top

#3 It was bad enough to insert US politics into this nettlesome problem and now Afghani politics. Game over.

Posted by HammerHead 2009-10-19 10:57|| 2009-10-19 10:57|| Front Page Top

#4 It was bad enough to insert US politics into this nettlesome problem and now Afghani politics. Game over.

Posted by HammerHead 2009-10-19 10:58|| 2009-10-19 10:58|| Front Page Top

#5 "Punt!"

Posted by mojo 2009-10-19 11:50|| 2009-10-19 11:50|| Front Page Top

#6 More like "delay of game" ...

Posted by Steve White 2009-10-19 12:30|| 2009-10-19 12:30|| Front Page Top

#7 To quote Jules Crittenden:

"Obama admin to GIs, Afghans: Just hang in a little longer, die more, while we figure out whether its worth it or not. Its Kerrythink in action, as Obama, in extended dither, tries to engineer a mistake some poor bastard can be the last man to die for."

Posted by Steve White 2009-10-19 12:54|| 2009-10-19 12:54|| Front Page Top

#8 hey! Give the guy a break! It takes time to gather Focus Groups and Opinion Polls and lets not forget the Ouija board consultations.

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-10-19 13:03|| 2009-10-19 13:03|| Front Page Top

#9 When did the mission in Afghanistan turn away from a military / anti-terrorist objective into a squishy "let's build us a happy democracy?"

Posted by Bertie Cromomp7039 2009-10-19 13:19|| 2009-10-19 13:19|| Front Page Top

#10 Also known as: Woo Hoo I can vote Present for a while!

Posted by Hellfish 2009-10-19 13:45|| 2009-10-19 13:45|| Front Page Top

#11 Bertie, the mission changed during the Bush administration and was a huge mistake on our part. There is no way we are going to build a nation in this crap-hole.

Posted by Herman Wholutle3846 2009-10-19 18:39|| 2009-10-19 18:39|| Front Page Top

#12 Which direction is the White House windsock blowing today?

Posted by Besoeker 2009-10-19 18:43|| 2009-10-19 18:43|| Front Page Top

#13 Besoeker---It is the beginning of a whirlwind. It blows from any and all directions.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2009-10-19 21:03|| 2009-10-19 21:03|| Front Page Top

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