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TwilightGardener

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6. I know he approves, that's enough for me to give him credit.

Reply to longship (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 25, 2013, 12:46 AM

Jan 2013

I am actually surprised at how many on DU and elsewhere disagree with this decision. I figured right-wingers would throw a fit, but didn't realize that people on the left might have reservations.

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General Janet Karpinski (USAR-Ret): "I am very interested in the timing of this" [View all] Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 OP

Everything is negotiated in DC. alfredo Jan 2013 #1

I wondered about the timing, but assumed it was because Panetta was willing TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #2

Do you honestly believe Panetta made that decision? longship Jan 2013 #3

Hard to say. I assume Obama wanted this, but the public green light really had to come TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #4

I really like your explanation. longship Jan 2013 #5

I know he approves, that's enough for me to give him credit. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #6

I have reservations myself, but it's inevitable. longship Jan 2013 #7

if we have a pro-war woman president in 2016 Whisp Jan 2013 #8

I'm assuming you mean Hillary Clinton. I doubt women would join up and choose combat TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #9