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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:48 PM Original message |
Obama Considers Strategy Shift in Afghan War(Biden is Figuring Out How to Get Out!!) |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. I hope Bidens argument wins out |
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jesus_of_suburbia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. YES (nt) |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:24 PM Response to Reply #1 |
57. +1 real problem is nuclear-armed Pakistan, with its ISI heavily infiltrated, etc... |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. I so hope he listens to Joe. I and many others who did not feel totally against |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. I hope Obama realizes that, I think he does. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. I am really heartened by his wanting to wait and assess the total report |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:02 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. I don't even like the drone attacks, but.... |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:07 PM Response to Reply #12 |
25. Drone attacts run against International Law in Pakistan. We play judge, jury and executioner. |
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ChimpersMcSmirkers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 11:22 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. You and I are about at the same place. What we're doing there isn't working. |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. yep. Forget the war...target Al Qaeda from above |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:55 PM Response to Original message |
6. I'm with Joe on this. |
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LakeSamish706 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. I think they need to do some serious house cleaning in the top military brass as well...! nt |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
9. cut the war budget in half n give the remainder to each afghani as cash lol nt |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
10. Lemme see, Alexander the Great could not crack this nut |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:06 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Exactly. |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 03:09 PM Response to Reply #10 |
35. I just realized I left out the NOT for Al Qaeda and Taliban. |
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ieoeja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 02:10 PM Response to Reply #10 |
64. Alexander the Great conquered that region with relative ease. |
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Clio the Leo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
11. As long as they can keep Al Qaeda and the Taliban away from Pakistan's nukes..... |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
14. At least the people in charge |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
15. "...Predator missile attacks and other surgical tactics." FAIL. |
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psychopomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 05:45 AM Response to Reply #15 |
18. I don't think your gimmies will work |
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Undercurrent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 01:53 PM Response to Reply #15 |
22. The war lords and other thugs |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. "How can these guys still be getting it so wrong?" |
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timo (890 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 06:59 AM Response to Reply #27 |
42. ?? |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-22-09 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
17. Good news- Obama and Biden are responsible leaders. |
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watercolors (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
19. I hope it works and we don't deploy more troops |
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SeaLyons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
20. I agree with Joe.... |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
21. But He's Just like Bush!! |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:01 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Just wait for it? We'll send more troops - without a doubt. :( |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:06 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Thank You Nostradumass! |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:12 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Yes, it's easier to degrade the messenger, rather than consider the validity of |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:38 PM Response to Reply #26 |
28. It's Easy To Throw Out Bullshit W/out Backing It Up W/ Facts-You Have NO Valid Arguments |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:49 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. The arguments are valid. We continue Drone Summary Executions in Pakistan |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:56 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Of course we are still spending money on wars. We are still at war! |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 06:38 AM Response to Reply #30 |
40. We are occupying two nations. WE ARE NOT AT WAR. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 03:01 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. Pathetic |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 03:07 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. Obama ordered a troop increase of some 20,000+ in March. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 03:25 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. Yeah, But That's Not What The Poster Is Talking About |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 06:32 AM Response to Reply #36 |
38. We are spending MORE this year FY 2009 on our Military Industrial Complex than the 711 Bn in 2008! |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 10:40 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. WTF Does That Have To Do W/ This Thread, Jeenyus??? |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:25 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. No, by extrapolation it suggests that President Obama is going to do exactly what |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:30 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. No, It Suggest You Have A Pathetic Agenda |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. Let me guess, you were the class bully? |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:50 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Pathetic |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. You're not a quitter ... I'll give you that: We clearly disagree. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:05 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. I Ain't No Palin |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 06:34 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. p.s. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 10:40 AM Response to Reply #39 |
44. If You Keep Looking Like An Idiot |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. No, your crass behavior reflects on you. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:29 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. You're Bullshit Reflects On You |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. That's just sad. Your rudeness stands for itself within these posts. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:50 PM Response to Reply #49 |
52. LOL! You Use ANY Opportunity To Bash Obama |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 12:56 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. You obviously have not been paying attention. I have complemented Obama on several occasions. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:07 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. It Doesn't Appear That Way To Me |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:26 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. That's a shame, because it's, IMO, wasted effort. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:37 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. Here's A Great Story, About Obama Listening To Some Good Advice |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:51 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. No, you're needlessly brusque. It's inappropriate and stifles dissent and further discussion. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 02:09 PM Response to Reply #60 |
63. LOL!!! You Think I Think I'm Providing A Public Service??? What Fucking Planet Do You Live On? |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 03:12 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. I'll let your post speak for itself. eom |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 03:21 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. As Does Your Negative Spewing |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #58 |
61. Obama does not need to follow the Generals in the Pentagon. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 02:03 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. As I mentioned way way back: Wait for it? We must spend that 711 Billion dollars ... |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
31. That's a good development |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
32. I sure hope so. knr nt |
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TheKentuckian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-23-09 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
37. If there is a tangible and organized threat then eradicate it and move on. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-24-09 06:45 AM Response to Reply #37 |
41. We can't KILL THEM ALL as al Quaeda is all over the world. Sooner or later |
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