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Threat Matrix: November 2008
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Posted on 11/01/2008 7:30:38 PM PDT by nwctwx

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Expanding Afghan War Awaits New President

An expanded U.S. military involvement awaits a new U.S. president in Afghanistan where the unfinished business of September 11 has flared over the past three years into a major insurgency.

A raft of assessments and reviews now underway in Washington point to a fundamental rethinking of the Afghan war.

But whoever is elected Tuesday will face choices on the size of the military buildup, how to strengthen the central government, how far to go in dealing with insurgent sanctuaries across the border, how to help stabilize Pakistan, and whether and how to reconcile with the Taliban, analysts say. Read More


Threat Matrix:
November 2008
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
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To: KylaStarr

He’s got more lives than a cat. Hopefully, they are almost run out now.


161 posted on 11/10/2008 12:42:37 PM PST by WestCoastGal (READ MY LIPSTICK!!! Sarah will be back.)
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Check your mail.

If we can post that link, go ahead. I’ve just lost track of who we can and can not.


162 posted on 11/10/2008 3:38:36 PM PST by KylaStarr (..keeping watch)
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To: KylaStarr

Yeah, Goat Boy is still with us. He was silent for a long time. Was hoping he took the dirt nap, but that’ll have to be at a later date, I guess.


163 posted on 11/10/2008 3:57:39 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta

I ditto Vel’s comments, Cindy. You have admirably carried the water for a long while...your contributions here on TM will be very much missed.

I know we will see you around.

Wishing you the best as always.

Hugs and Prayers!


164 posted on 11/10/2008 3:59:04 PM PST by Donna Lee Nardo (DEATH TO ISLAMIC TERRORISTS AND ANIMAL AND CHILD ABUSERS.)
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36 dead as bomb blasts back in Iraq

BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber struck yesterday in a crowd that had gathered where an explosion moments earlier damaged a bus full of schoolgirls, with both blasts killing at least 38 people and wounding 71 others, officials said.
http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/world/10327537.asp?scr=1


165 posted on 11/10/2008 4:03:09 PM PST by Velveeta
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Pakistan militants hijack trucks

Militants in north-west Pakistan have hijacked 12 trucks carrying supplies for Western forces in Afghanistan, a government official has said.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7720757.stm


166 posted on 11/10/2008 4:10:11 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta

Thx for the link. Reads more analysis trying to get into OBLs mind.


167 posted on 11/10/2008 4:11:58 PM PST by Godzilla (Obama is not my president)
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“Secret Order” to Target al Qaeda Not So Secret
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/secret_order_to_target_al_qaed.asp


168 posted on 11/10/2008 4:13:25 PM PST by Velveeta
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Captured battle plan shows strength and training of Taleban forces
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article5126950.ece


169 posted on 11/10/2008 4:21:51 PM PST by Velveeta
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Happy 233rd Birthday, Marines
http://www.marines.com/


170 posted on 11/10/2008 4:27:26 PM PST by Velveeta
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Lebanon: Cozying Up to Russia?
http://georgiandaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8200&Itemid=132


171 posted on 11/10/2008 5:10:52 PM PST by Velveeta
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Closing arguments in terrorism financing case present different pictures of Holy Land Foundation
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/world/stories/111108dnmetholyland.19c5ef44c.html


172 posted on 11/10/2008 5:14:27 PM PST by Velveeta
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Homeland Security Department Preps For Transition
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96827904


173 posted on 11/10/2008 5:16:23 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: All; Cindy

Thanks to a special freeper for the ping.

Please do check out the photos at the link!

Gay anarchist ‘action’ hits church (pics)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129679/posts


174 posted on 11/10/2008 5:36:29 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: Donna Lee Nardo

Yes Cindy, you have done a wonderful job here.

Thanks and two thumbs up....


175 posted on 11/11/2008 3:03:01 AM PST by lahargis
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placemark


176 posted on 11/11/2008 7:12:11 AM PST by Godzilla (Obama is not my president)
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To: Godzilla; Cindy; Velveeta; All

I want to wish a most sincere Thank You to all our TM veterans and their families. Your service and sacrifice is appreciated more than you know.

And a personal thanks to my two favorite veterans; my Dad (WWII) and my husband (Viet Nam).


177 posted on 11/11/2008 8:05:12 AM PST by Rushmore Rocks
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To: Rushmore Rocks; All

178 posted on 11/11/2008 8:36:24 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta

Thanks and Bump.


179 posted on 11/11/2008 9:29:58 AM PST by Rushmore Rocks
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Report: Iran Test-Fires New Missile Near Iraq Border
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,450144,00.html


180 posted on 11/11/2008 9:55:23 AM PST by Velveeta
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