Reply #10: I would be surprised if President Obama does not share your concerns, which is why...

[ClarkUSA]

... he demanded exit plans from all of his Pentagon chiefs two weeks ago, causing much MSM mediawhore brouhaha because
they were surprised that he dared to delay his expected decision. I am sure he will not make his decision lightly. I am also
sure he is well aware of "the reality" of the situation as much as he was of it in 2002 when he made his opposition to the
IWR known prior to its vote. His words seem prescient now. Kudos to President Obama for winding down the unnecessary,
reckless and soulless Iraq war.

Rooting out Osama bin Laden and the mushrooming of Al-Qaida influence in the border regions between Afghanistan and
Pakistan is not only necessary, but long overdue, as Pres. Obama said repeatedly during the campaign season. And unlike
Iraq, he has the approval and support of the countries involved. While I doubt he will provide a military timetable next
Tuesday, it's clear he will have an exit plan in mind when he tells us of his decision.

I only hope Pres. Obama doesn't listen to Hillary's push for the maximum number of troops wanted by Gen. McCrystal. Thank
goodness VP Biden has real foreign policy experience and favors a more comprehensive approach which features less troops
than what Hillary/Gen. McCrystal wants.