Today's Washington Post explains that Obama is sending 13,000 more troops to Afghanistan:
But in an unannounced move, the White House has also authorized -- and the Pentagon is deploying -- at least 13,000 troops beyond that number, according to defense officials.The additional troops are primarily support forces, including engineers, medical personnel, intelligence experts and military police.
These "additional troops" are a red herring and a diversion. General McChrystal has asked for 40,000 combat troops.
13,000 does not equal 40,000.
Support troops do not equal combat troops.
We are not fooled.
President Obama, you either support the troops, or you support your left-wing base.
Pick a side, no voting present!
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Comments (18)
"We need at least 30,000."<... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Falze | October 13, 2009 11:06 AM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
"We need at least 30,000."
"Ok, here's 13,000."
"Uh, I said 30,000."
"Oh, you said 30,000."
"Yes, sir."
"Ok, here's 13,000."
1. Posted by Falze | October 13, 2009 11:06 AM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:06
2. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 11:13 AM | Score: 9 (11 votes cast)
He doesn't know math. He's from the side of Chicago that forces their way thru, not working their way thru. That's why he has demanded all his school records be sealed. He is afraid the world will find out how stupid he really is.
Madalyn
2. Posted by Madalyn | October 13, 2009 11:13 AM |
Score: 9 (11 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:13
3. Posted by Hank | October 13, 2009 11:34 AM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
I get the feeling he's doing this to quiet Feinstein.
However, reading that "The additional troops are primarily support forces, including engineers, medical personnel, intelligence experts and military police.", I'm more concerned than ever about our soldiers safety.
3. Posted by Hank | October 13, 2009 11:34 AM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:34
4. Posted by Steve Green | October 13, 2009 11:35 AM | Score: -19 (21 votes cast)
"We are not fooled."
You sound just like the enemy.
Oh, wait... wow.
4. Posted by Steve Green | October 13, 2009 11:35 AM |
Score: -19 (21 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:35
5. Posted by Rich | October 13, 2009 12:02 PM | Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
I am sure you are okay with this Stevie. Our enemies are probably okay with it. Wait...your okay with it...our enemies are okay with it....wow.
5. Posted by Rich | October 13, 2009 12:02 PM |
Score: 11 (11 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 12:02
6. Posted by jim m | October 13, 2009 12:02 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
That's correct Steve. Obama and the left (you know those a-holes who once said that dissent is the highest form of patriotism?) believe that conservative critics and dissenters are the real enemy.
Thanks for the admission.
6. Posted by jim m | October 13, 2009 12:02 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 12:02
7. Posted by jim m | October 13, 2009 12:10 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
It took less time for Obama to approve taking pictures of dead soldiers coming home in caskets than it is taking him to decide if he wants to win the war.
We understand exactly what his priorities are.
7. Posted by jim m | October 13, 2009 12:10 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 12:10
8. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 12:20 PM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
I dont know why the PR stunts continue from this failure in chief? He is a one termer if that. There is no point in continuing to pretend He supports anything good for America.
But, go ahead and try anyways Stevie Greenie.
8. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 12:20 PM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 12:20
9. Posted by SShiell | October 13, 2009 12:59 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Pick a side, no voting present!
Too Late!
9. Posted by SShiell | October 13, 2009 12:59 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 12:59
10. Posted by GarandFan | October 13, 2009 1:07 PM | Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Let's see, in order to have an effect with non-combat troops, the area has to be safe to work in. So let's send in non-combat troops to pacify the area, so that it's safe to work in.
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
IF THIS IS BARRY'S BEST, THEN PULL THE FUCK OUT NOW AND QUIT WASTING THE LIVES OF OUR TROOPS!!!!
10. Posted by GarandFan | October 13, 2009 1:07 PM |
Score: 7 (7 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:07
11. Posted by davidt | October 13, 2009 1:13 PM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
The pretend president pretending to do something.
11. Posted by davidt | October 13, 2009 1:13 PM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:13
12. Posted by BluesHarper | October 13, 2009 1:20 PM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
I hate to say it but I see it this way too - "PULL THE FUCK OUT NOW AND QUIT WASTING THE LIVES OF OUR TROOPS!!!!"
Barry the enema has no intention of winning anything except reelection. Oh crap!
12. Posted by BluesHarper | October 13, 2009 1:20 PM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:20
13. Posted by WildWillie | October 13, 2009 1:26 PM | Score: 6 (8 votes cast)
Obama's afraid of Fox News. How can he face an actual enemy? He's is chicken. Yellow. Lacking cajones. Unmanly. ww
13. Posted by WildWillie | October 13, 2009 1:26 PM |
Score: 6 (8 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:26
14. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 1:30 PM | Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
"He's is chicken. Yellow. Lacking cajones. Unmanly. ww"
I would say He's even more talented than that.
14. Posted by 914 | October 13, 2009 1:30 PM |
Score: 2 (4 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:30
15. Posted by Lorie Byrd | October 13, 2009 3:12 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Richard,
Steve Schippert has a lot of information on this issue I'd like to pass along, but I don't have your email address. Please email me at lorie@fastmail.fm and I'll get it to you.
Lorie
15. Posted by Lorie Byrd | October 13, 2009 3:12 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 15:12
16. Posted by Mary | October 13, 2009 11:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Obama seems to be too concerned with controlling everyone who doesn't agree with him. Well, I agreed with him in 2008, but I didn't know there was no substance behind the words. Obama, concerned with the military? He is tooooo busy with his OWN agenda items. I'll voice my disapproval in 2010 and 2012!
16. Posted by Mary | October 13, 2009 11:35 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on October 13, 2009 23:35
17. Posted by ib42 | October 14, 2009 4:30 AM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
All the above posters have absolutely no comprehension of the weight on Mr. Obama's shoulders as President of this country, especially now. "Pull out!" "Send more troops"! "He's a failure"! You yell out these insane, stupid and uncouth comments as if you could fix everything if you were at the top. Well, I don't think there is one among you capable of punching your way out of a paper bag. So, How can you understand how difficult the job of Mr. Obama is?
AND HE DIDN'T START OR CAUSE ANY OF THESE WARS, DAMAGE THE ECONOMY, SCREW HEALTHCARE or any of the problems he has taken on. He is a brave, intelligent human being. You all are lowlife repugnicans.
17. Posted by ib42 | October 14, 2009 4:30 AM |
Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on October 14, 2009 04:30
18. Posted by Scsiwuzzy | October 14, 2009 10:05 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Well who can argue with such a well reasoned and communicated position?
Does the Harvard debate squad know about you, ib42?
Granted I thought ib42 was the stock # for a cheap sock...
18. Posted by Scsiwuzzy | October 14, 2009 10:05 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on October 14, 2009 10:05