Posted on 07/01/2010 6:01:15 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
RACINE, Wis. (AP) - President Barack Obama says U.S. troops are carrying too much of the burden in Iraq and Afghanistan and doing too many things that are more appropriate for civilians, such as buildings schools and setting up justice systems.
Obama says the problem is that the U.S. doesn't have a civilian effort as large as the military.
He wants to change that by building up a "civilian expeditionary force" that can go into an area once the U.S. military deems it safe to do the work of building roads, bridges and schools and setting up civil societies.
Obama said that's one reason he's increased military pay while holding the line on domestic spending.
Obama commented Wednesday during a town hall meeting.
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He sounds like a Mom want to be her kid's best friend, not a parent!
I just can't take this Obama Momma any more.
Thank God for Al “sex crazed poodle” Gore. It's the only thing bringing a chuckle into the darkness these days.
Is the SEIU organizing this public service effort?
Our military is NEVER overburdened!!! Only UNDERSUPPORTED by this a$$ clown and his administration!!!
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