Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Barack Obama plans 20,000 troop surge to boost Afghan effort
Daily Telegraph ^ | 26 Nov 2008 | Alex Spillius

Posted on 11/27/2008 1:26:22 AM PST by ScaniaBoy

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-43 next last
To: Ingtar

They got his title wrong, it is Mr. Obama.

You mean Obama.


21 posted on 11/27/2008 6:07:12 AM PST by chainsaw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Chet 99
The Dems have been militant when it comes to Afghanistan and Pakistan, but pacifist on Iraq. Go figure.

Thats because W's war in Iraq shut off Hussein's (Saddam) oil for food payments to the democrats.

22 posted on 11/27/2008 6:34:52 AM PST by Go Gordon
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: chainsaw

“They got his title wrong, it is Mr. Obama.

You mean Obama.”

I have to laugh at my 86 year old grandfather. He’s still sharp as a tack, but he just CANNOT remember the new ‘president elect’s’ name.
He calls him ‘Obongo’. I’ve stopped correcting him.
I’ve decided I like it. It fits him. LOL

.


23 posted on 11/27/2008 7:15:10 AM PST by patriot08
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21 | View Replies]

To: RummyChick

They should flatten the mountains Afghanistan in a month long , round the clock bombing raid and then come home.


24 posted on 11/27/2008 7:21:17 AM PST by sonic109
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: NoGrayZone

Yea, I’m sure when he had his first security meeting they must have laid a big dose of reality on his ass , telling him about things none of us know about. Probably shook up the amateur Obama. I wouldn’t doubt he’s nervous as hell .
What’s the matter Barry , it’s a big bad world out there and you’re the leader. HAHHAHAH fraud that he is .


25 posted on 11/27/2008 7:24:31 AM PST by sonic109
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: NeoConfederate
Afghanistan never attacked us... Impeach the warmonger Obama!

Please support our troops.

26 posted on 11/27/2008 7:26:42 AM PST by Doe Eyes
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Doe Eyes

Oh I’m positive that the very moves that Bush made that were protested heavily by the left will be welcomed as brilliant when Obama pulls them off.The left are total frauds .


27 posted on 11/27/2008 7:35:20 AM PST by sonic109
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: ScaniaBoy

How many hundreds of thousands of innocent afghani citizens will be slaughtered by us forces as a result of this? /sarasm


28 posted on 11/27/2008 7:39:17 AM PST by TheRedSoxWinThePennant
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: TheRedSoxWinThePennant
I think everyone who has seen Obama can agree on one thing. The man has not even a tenth of the resilience of President Bush. If obama starts a “surge” in Afghanistan and gets set upon by the anti-US, anti-war far left, then he will never be able to handle it. That will make it certain he will be a one period president only.

Therefore I think your question is very relevant.

29 posted on 11/27/2008 8:14:04 AM PST by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: sonic109

It is funny...not ha ha funny, but the other one! He looks and sounds very nervous, not a good thing to be when you’re the most powerful leader in the world and have millions upon millions of jihadists that want your butt toasted!

Looks like WE THE PEOPLE are going to have to fight this battle!


30 posted on 11/27/2008 8:57:27 AM PST by NoGrayZone (Conservative Party...here I come!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: Doe Eyes
I'm pretty sure they forgot their /s tag....however, it wasn't really needed.
31 posted on 11/27/2008 9:04:22 AM PST by NoGrayZone (Conservative Party...here I come!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 26 | View Replies]

To: RummyChick

It is a losing battle with the amount of troops we have over there..but not sure 20,000 more will make a difference.’

20,000 more Predators might make a difference.......


32 posted on 11/27/2008 11:23:58 AM PST by ridesthemiles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: ScaniaBoy
It will be especially painful for the DUmmies and the KOS kids if the dems reinstate the daft and pull many of the liberal POS into the service to make up the 20,000 troops(not good for our Army though!). Fun watching their heads explode just at the mention of a surge.

Isn't it funny how he said a surge in Iraq would never work but now that he will be the one in charge(puke) he thinks we need a surge in Afghanistan.

33 posted on 11/27/2008 12:16:48 PM PST by calex59
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: patriot08

‘Obongo’

LOL I like that too.

I have another for you. I call Chicago - “Chicongo”. The two certainly go together.


34 posted on 11/28/2008 2:13:35 AM PST by chainsaw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: calex59
Isn't it funny how he said a surge in Iraq would never work but now that he will be the one in charge(puke) he thinks we need a surge in Afghanistan.

Also funny is the fact that he doesn't do his own thinking - he has to copy President "BUSH". Where is this brilliant (</sarcasm>) dunce's change, he was talking about.

35 posted on 11/28/2008 2:21:45 AM PST by chainsaw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies]

To: DieHard the Hunter
"Civilian Security Force" Obsma's version of the Nazi SS

I can see no other use for it except to be used against the American people to quell an uprising against the government. If it's a police force it is not government by the "Passe comitatus Act". nd would be controlled by the federal government (Obama).

We already have the State Police in Each State, the sheriff's police in each county, and city police in each city, all under local control.

36 posted on 11/28/2008 2:38:57 AM PST by chainsaw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: DieHard the Hunter
"Civilian Security Force" Obsma's version of the Nazi SS

I can see no other use for it except to be used against the American people to quell an uprising against the government. If it's a police force it is not governed by the "Passe comitatus Act". nd would be controlled by the federal government (Obama).

We already have the State Police in Each State, the sheriff's police in each county, and city police in each city, all under local control.

37 posted on 11/28/2008 2:40:09 AM PST by chainsaw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: sonic109

They should flatten the mountains Afghanistan in a month long , round the clock bombing raid and then come home.

The Russians tried that already.
LBJ already did that in Nam.
But as they say: History repeats itself.


38 posted on 11/28/2008 2:49:30 AM PST by chainsaw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: chainsaw

> Don’t know whether this is a legitimate claim, but many people do see opportunity for personal gain in accidents.

It is the hallmark of Dictators worldwide and from time immemorial to establish a well-provisioned armed force loyal to them and to them only.

An early example of that was the Praetorian Guard.

This “Civilian Security Force” is His Excellency’s very own Praetorian Guard. What are the odds that, aside from being used against the populace, they will supplant the Secret Service and the Marines in Presidential guard duty?

I’d say he’d be silly not to do that. His Excellency is many things, but he is no fool.


39 posted on 11/28/2008 3:08:05 AM PST by DieHard the Hunter (Is mise an ceann-cinnidh. Cha ghéill mi do dhuine. Fàg am bealach.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 37 | View Replies]

To: chainsaw

> The Russians tried that already.
> LBJ already did that in Nam.
> But as they say: History repeats itself.

IMO wars are not won with bombs but with boot-leather. (Yes, that even applies to WW-II)

Somehow, someday, the time will come for somebody to send Infantry in to Afghanistan and take the place over, no matter how hard it gets bombed.

The infantry there right now is doing a good job: they are where they need to be. If anything they need more Infantry and fewer bombs, IMO.


40 posted on 11/28/2008 3:12:10 AM PST by DieHard the Hunter (Is mise an ceann-cinnidh. Cha ghéill mi do dhuine. Fàg am bealach.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 38 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-43 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson