Obama in Kabul for unnannounced Afghan trip

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[Sub-Driver]

Obama in Kabul for unnannounced Afghan trip 28 Mar 2010 15:52:14 GMT Source: Reuters * Obama makes first Afghanistan visit as U.S. president

* To meet with Karzai, speak to American troops

By Jeff Mason

KABUL, March 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Kabul on Sunday for an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, his first trip to the country since becoming president and commander-in-chief of the U.S.-led war effort.

Obama's brief trip was expected to include a one-on-one meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, an expanded meeting with Karzai's cabinet and U.S. officials, and a speech to American military personnel.

A White House official, speaking before the trip, said Obama wanted to get an "on the ground update" about the war from General Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. and NATO commander, as well as Karl Eikenberry, the U.S. ambassador.

[angelcindy]

First of all who cares...2nd did he bow down..3rd were there picures?? which he wouldnt do with israel 4th something is up to take the attention off of the health bill...

[ohioWfan]

Not photoshpped. There are many others that look the same.

[jazminerose]

Has the jackass in chief ever even learned how to salute?

I would think he’s too busy screwing up our cournty to take on Iraq’s government.

[LA Woman3]

[Hepsabeth]

It’s photoshopped. Still funny, though.

[null and void]

Do they now? Apparently Indonesia didn’t get the memo. I’d hazard a guess that the Taliban hasn’t either.

[rfp1234]

He’s defecting.

[taraytarah]

OBL would be allowed to dine in the WH with the First Family—unlike Bibi and the Dali Lama.

Who's to say he doesn't already?

[null and void]

So is this the same Afghanistan that has had DOUBLE the deaths in American troops? The one where Hussein dithered for about 100 days before giving the generals less than what they needed? That Afghanistan?

Yes, the same.

[DesertRhino]

Lets not begrudge him this. After all, Bush always like going to Texas.

[napscoordinator]

Wow! Good for you Mr. President. I was wondering when he was going to do this. Isn’t this his first trip? I am shocked that he actually has done this.

[Jedidah]

I don’t what that man in Afghanistan. Wish he’d just crawl into the WH basement till we can kick him out.

[ohioWfan]

That photo is not photoshopped. There were many taken on that occasion that look the same.

[Frantzie]

Our best and bravest are over there to get chewed up and killed. He is safer as long as they are over there.

We are being destroyed from inside. He has Muslim Brotherhood moles throughout the govt and militarty probably leaking intel to kill our troops.

[mojitojoe]

Because he’s a big chicken. He’s terrified someone’s going to nail him.

[hattend]

That was not photoshopped unless you include cropping

[Glenn]

@PressSec Tweet:

POTUS says main reason here is "to just say thank you for the incredible efforts of our US troops"

[null and void]

Tell you mom that silence is not golden. In this case it’s acquiescence.

I believe the legal term is "tacit approval".

[melancholy]

Mullah 0kaka went to celebrate Easter with Mullah Omar.