Obama's political posturing highlighted by Afghanistan indecision

PDOP ^ | 10/07/09 | J Brown

[Jabrown]

President Obama has painted himself into the proverbial corner in regards to our mission in Afghanistan. On the campaign trail he consistently criticized the Bush administration, accusing them of diverting needed resources from Afghanistan and failing to wage a war of victory within the nation. However, as many of us warned then candidate Obama's rhetoric was based upon a need to demonstrate foreign policy strength rather than sound military strategy. President Obama promised the American people that he would lead us to victory over the Taliban and Al-Quaeda, but months of diverting attention from Afghanistan have culminated in the demonstration that President Obama only strategy for Afghanistan is to choose the path that will provide the least political damage.

Upon taking office, President Obama's lack of resolve in regard to Afghanistan was quickly demonstrated when he...

[Jeff Head]

Playing politics with American heros and patriot lives...and with the security of this nation.

OBAMA IS A MARXIST IDEOLOGUE

[Parley Baer]

That is exactly what he is doing. Playing politics and in the meantime our soldiers are dying on the battle field.