BeeR Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100da...ps-afghanistan/ I can't wait to hear the Obama fans' spin. Wasn't one of his big campaign platforms/promises to draw down and get our boys out of harm's way? Wasn't that a big reason (supposedly) that a lot of people voted for him? Or was that just for Iraq? I guess it's a lot safer in Afghanistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100da...ps-afghanistan/ I can't wait to hear the Obama fans' spin. Wasn't one of his big campaign platforms/promises to draw down and get our boys out of harm's way? Wasn't that a big reason (supposedly) that a lot of people voted for him? Or was that just for Iraq? I guess it's a lot safer in Afghanistan. He always said he was going to put more troops in afganistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) An excerpt from Time magazine, July 2008. Barack Obama Refocusing on the Central Front What has long been missing from our national debate is an honest and serious discussion about the strategic consequences of our long-term presence in Iraq. This war prevents us from tackling nearly every serious threat we face, from a resurgent al-Qaeda in Afghanistan to a hostile Iranian regime intent on possessing nuclear weapons to the spread of extremist ideology around the world. Instead of being distracted from the most pressing threats that we face, I will harness all elements of American power to overcome them. My first order as Commander in Chief will be to end the war in Iraq and refocus our efforts on Afghanistan and our broader security interests. Let me be clear--my plan would not abandon Iraq. It is in our strategic interest to maintain a residual force that will go after al-Qaeda, train Iraqi security forces and protect U.S. interests. But we must recognize that the central front in the war on terror is not in Iraq, and it never was. The central front is in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is unacceptable that almost seven years after 9/11, those responsible for the attacks remain at large. If another attack on our homeland occurs, it will likely come from this same region where 9/11 was planned. Yet today we have five times more troops in Iraq than Afghanistan. I will send at least two additional combat brigades to Afghanistan and use this commitment to seek greater contributions--with fewer restrictions--from NATO allies. I will focus on training Afghan security forces and supporting an Afghan judiciary. I will once and for all dismantle al-Qaeda and the Taliban. The solution in Afghanistan is not just military--it is political and economic. That is why I would also increase our nonmilitary aid by $1 billion. These resources should fund projects at the local level to impact ordinary Afghans, including the development of alternative livelihoods for poppy farmers. And we must demand better performance from the Afghan government through tough anticorruption safeguards on aid. Edited March 27, 2009 by billay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100da...ps-afghanistan/ I can't wait to hear the Obama fans' spin. Wasn't one of his big campaign platforms/promises to draw down and get our boys out of harm's way? Wasn't that a big reason (supposedly) that a lot of people voted for him? Or was that just for Iraq? I guess it's a lot safer in Afghanistan. You really should educate yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100da...ps-afghanistan/ I can't wait to hear the Obama fans' spin. Wasn't one of his big campaign platforms/promises to draw down and get our boys out of harm's way? Wasn't that a big reason (supposedly) that a lot of people voted for him? Or was that just for Iraq? I guess it's a lot safer in Afghanistan. You really should educate yourself. Why, it is much more fun this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You really should educate yourself. And run the risk of becoming liberal?! No WAY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have no problem with him sending more troops to Afghanistan. It is one of the few things he's done so far that I actually agree with. We have a responsibility to clean up our mess both there and in Iraq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100da...ps-afghanistan/ I can't wait to hear the Obama fans' spin. Wasn't one of his big campaign platforms/promises to draw down and get our boys out of harm's way? Wasn't that a big reason (supposedly) that a lot of people voted for him? Or was that just for Iraq? I guess it's a lot safer in Afghanistan. Your credibility, such as it was, just took a nosedive. You have clearly not listened to anything that was said other than by the shrieking numskulls on Radio Blather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Try to keep it straight BeeR. Obama is an Iraqi Muslim...not an Afghanistan Mooslim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Try to keep it straight BeeR. Obama is an Iraqi Muslim...not an Afghanistan Mooslim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 How embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 My bad, as someone else pointed out and didn't take long for y'all to do lol - that's what I get for assuming. :ebmarrassed: But I did know/saw more than a few people who championed him because of the perception of troops coming home vs a shift from one place to another. But anyway, pass the crow. Now about that Cutler thing....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 If Afghanistan becomes a failed state an unstable Pakistan with nuclear weapons is a very scary proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You really should educate yourself. I will help him. The Iraq war is scheduled to end in August 2010. I learned this from Wikipedia. Didn't even need Fox News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100da...ps-afghanistan/ I can't wait to hear the Obama fans' spin. Wasn't one of his big campaign platforms/promises to draw down and get our boys out of harm's way? Wasn't that a big reason (supposedly) that a lot of people voted for him? Or was that just for Iraq? I guess it's a lot safer in Afghanistan. He's doing that Bush and company should of done years ago...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I will help him. The Iraq war is scheduled to end in August 2010. I learned this from Wikipedia. Didn't even need Fox News. Which is longer than he originally campaigned on. Publicly released timetables are stupid anyway. I think he is at least trying to do the right thing in both Iraq in Afghanistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think he is at least trying to do the right thing in both Iraq in Afghanistan. Are you feeling ok Perch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Which is longer than he originally campaigned on. Welcome to American Politics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Are you feeling ok Perch? Contrary to popular belief I'm not against Obama, just a majority of his policies, particularly his gross expansion of government, and what will eventually be a hugh tax increase or a bankrupt nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 He's doing that Bush and company should of done years ago...... + 4,261 (lives lost in Iraq) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Which is longer than he originally campaigned on. Publicly released timetables are stupid anyway. I think he is at least trying to do the right thing in both Iraq in Afghanistan. Have to agree here! 3 months longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 We need to get out of Iraq in a responsible way, but as quickly as possible. Afghanistan is important but Pakistan is a powder keg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Which is longer than he originally campaigned on. Publicly released timetables are stupid anyway. I think he is at least trying to do the right thing in both Iraq in Afghanistan. +1. Never have agreed with the timetable philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 How embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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