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2010-03-29 Afghanistan

Obama rallies troops on surprise Afghan trip

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Posted by Fred 2010-03-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 Hum along softly( Mine eyes have seen the Glo-ry of the coming of the Lord..) while Karzai polishes the Presidents shoes with the oil on his Moslem nose.
And have a picture taken as Obama folds the American Flag and gives the Media Camera a BIG smile.

Posted by BlackBart 2010-03-29 05:16|| 2010-03-29 05:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Obama returned to Bagram, appearing in a bomber jacket

Disgusting.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-03-29 06:15|| 2010-03-29 06:15|| Front Page Top

#3 "...appearing in a bomber jacket."

How else were they going to cover up the vest?

Posted by Skidmark 2010-03-29 08:35|| 2010-03-29 08:35|| Front Page Top

#4 Not a fan of the man but I applaud him for visiting the troops. Like it or not he is CINC and this is part of his job. IMHO he has every right to wear any khaki, jacket, or clothing that connects the Presidency to the troops.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2010-03-29 08:47|| 2010-03-29 08:47|| Front Page Top

#5 Yes, I could wear a serape and a sombrero on the beach in Cancun, but that wouldn't make me a Mexican.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-03-29 09:01|| 2010-03-29 09:01|| Front Page Top

#6 What? No bomber jacket for the teleprompter?

Posted by JFM 2010-03-29 11:34|| 2010-03-29 11:34|| Front Page Top

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Posted by Besoeker 2010-03-29 11:36|| 2010-03-29 11:36|| Front Page Top

#8 I am far from a fan myself, yet for once he gave a very well written speech.

Posted by newc 2010-03-29 12:57|| 2010-03-29 12:57|| Front Page Top

#9 It is good that Obama went and met with the troops. I hope he'll do more of that, and more than that, to ensure that our people have the equipment, leadership and means to complete their mission.

Afghanistan has been a substantial problem. I refuse to wring my hands; we can fix the situation there so that the old 'northern alliance' plus the not-so-crazy Pashtuns (both of them) can hold the country together for a while. It won't be a liberal democracy but it can be reasonably stable, at least outside of Pashtunistan.

Obama has to lead. This was an example, and a good one, and I'm pleased he did it.

Posted by Steve White 2010-03-29 13:32|| 2010-03-29 13:32|| Front Page Top

#10 Obama has to lead. This was an example, and a good one, and I'm pleased he did it.

OK. But I think the question going through some of our minds is: Can this man do anything right even when it's something we would have applauded any other president for doing? Once you become so skeptical of the man and his motives you doubt every little thing he does.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2010-03-29 19:14|| 2010-03-29 19:14|| Front Page Top

#11 Nothing at all to do with the troops. Karzai has been snuggling up to the Iranians and the Chinese these past few weeks. My guess is Barry raced over there to hold Karzai's hand and slip him some new bachsheesh.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-03-29 19:21|| 2010-03-29 19:21|| Front Page Top

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