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McChrystal says he won't pull punches on Afghan proposals (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - KABUL, Afghanistan — The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Sunday that when he gives his assessment to the Obama administration next month of what is needed to defeat the Taliban, he won't be deterred by administration statements that he cannot have more U.S. troops. » Full Story on Yahoo! News

Read this article carefully; it shows why a "win," as we currently define it, is not possible in Afghanistan.

posted Jul 12, 2009 |
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km

GLAD OVOMIT HAS SO MUCH SERVICE TIME IN IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE ABLE TO BE SO CONFIDENT IN TELLING A REAL FIGHTING GENERAL HE CANT HAVE TROOPS AND SUPPLIES HE NEEDS... USURPER IN CHIEF MAY BE OUTED BY THE MILITARY AS THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE ORDERS FROM AN UNQUALIFIED PRESIDENT... ITS ABOUT TO HEAT UP FOLKS... LETS SEE WHICH WAY IT GOES.

posted Jul 13, 2009 |
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Do we really have to create a stable, democratic situation in Afghanistan to keep America safe?

Wouldn't good Intel and some defensive measures work?

posted Jul 13, 2009 |
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Can we create a stable democracy in Afghanistan?

posted Jul 13, 2009 |
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