Posts Tagged ‘Afghanistan’
Obama Afghanistan speech recap – skepticism, doubt and uncertainty
We never had time to post some thoughts about President Obama’s Afghanistan speech before the big radio show today and we’ve been pretty busy with other items this afternoon. So here is a recap and some thoughts about Obama’s decision to surge troop strength by 30,000 and then start leaving in July 2011.
Read MoreObama Afghanistan speech at West Point (Full Text) – Live video
Here are selected excerpts is the full text released by the White House from President Obama’s speech on his new and revised Afghanistan plan at West Point tonight. Commentary will be in future posts.
Read MoreUS negotiations with Taliban in Afghanistan not going well
In March, Vice President Binden stated the United States and coalition forces would need to negotiate with the Taliban, since 70 percent were not all that bad and just in it for the money. The negotiations are not going well, with the Taliban refusing a power-sharing agreement in recent days.
Read MoreKrauthammer to Obama: Disgusting and Disgraceful
The subject is Afghanistan … but not the young President’s strategy. Krauthammer makes it very clear in his comments the President has every right to change his strategy … even pick a strategy. No, what Krauthammer calls childlike is Obama’s penchant for blaming everyone for his failures. To paraphrase Allahpundit at HotAir … hey, you…
Read MoreCheney vs Emanuel: Setting the record straight on Afghanistan
I must say from the outset that I am on the side of those strategists who believe the best course in Afghanistan is to move to counter-terrorism … and not escalate in Afghanistan. But I bristled when I heard WHCOS Rahm Emanuel tell John King on CNN that questions on strategy had never been asked. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WGVcAjUAo…
Read MoreTaliban not the enemy after all – Obama willing to deal
Shall we take a stroll back in time – not too far mind you – and look at who the Taliban are, what they do, and how they supported and encouraged al-Qaida terrorists in the past? No. President Obama is now giving up on those who harbor and support terrorists. To win it turns out,…
Read MoreSecretary Gates: I will sit on McChrystal’s report until its appropriate Update: More video
It’s a pretty good exchange between George Stephanopoulos and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. The subject is General McChrystal’s Afghan memorandum on the need for 40,000 additional troops or they will fail. Gates never wavers. I will wait to pass the memo on until the President is ready. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOJNj-6ibEs George has the stronger point I think.…
Read MoreObama lied about Afghanistan plan to win election
It is not looking good for the American troops fighting the good war – President Obama’s words – in Afghanistan. He better get his head out of the sand and show some leadership right quick, but you are now are seeing with your own eyes what many knew.
Read MoreHas Obama turned a deaf ear to the generals?
Time is running out in Afghanistan … and fast. We made note of that a week ago here, and again last night here. Which is why we asked you all to sign the petition. Obama claims he needs to formulate a plan before committing more troops. But the truth is, he has a plan in…
Read MoreObama disinterested in foreign policy – including Afghanistan
President Obama is letting foreign policy take a back seat in his attempt to remake the United States into his own vision of a utopia, admired by United Nations diplomats. Krauthammer calls out Obama on his commitment to winning in Afghanistan. While friends and family are shot at in A-stan, Obama preps for speeches to…
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