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Trump approves sending 4,000 more troops to Afghanistan, senior official says
Fox News ^ | August 21, 2017

Posted on 08/21/2017 3:53:13 PM PDT by jazusamo

President Trump has signed off on sending an additional 4,000 troops to Afghanistan, ahead of his address to the nation Monday night, Fox News has learned.

Trump is set to unveil his strategy for Afghanistan, becoming the third commander-in-chief to attempt to stabilize the war-torn country and forge a victory in what is now America’s longest war.

The speech is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT Monday. The president will deliver the nationally televised address to troops stationed at the Army's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, located next to Arlington National Cemetery.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; military; seebreakingnews; third100days; troops; trump; trumpgwot; trumpwot
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To: RummyChick

Had to look that up

>><<

I’m sorry you had to see the crude term.


121 posted on 08/21/2017 6:54:51 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: jazusamo

Same strategy, different Sky Marshall.
What a disappointment.


122 posted on 08/21/2017 6:55:15 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: RummyChick

Post 1o9 doesnt sound like a boots on the ground could get blown up at any time kind of guy

>><<

You are very perceptive and accurate.


123 posted on 08/21/2017 6:56:28 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: laplata

Lol..doesnt bother me...have dealt with all kinds of military guys


124 posted on 08/21/2017 6:57:14 PM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
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To: RummyChick

Thank you.


125 posted on 08/21/2017 6:58:44 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: RummyChick

Much like horseshoes, it all depends on how close you are to a truckload of ammonium nitrate. Hearing people turn to pink mist is ugly.


126 posted on 08/21/2017 7:05:33 PM PDT by zek157
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

The Afghan troops get trained to turn on us, that is working well.


127 posted on 08/21/2017 7:11:16 PM PDT by madison10 (Pray for President Trump and Israel.)
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To: jazusamo

I missed the speech. What is the President’s reasoning on this? Thought we were going to concentrate on the USA for once. Afghanistan takes us no where.


128 posted on 08/21/2017 7:14:09 PM PDT by madison10 (Pray for President Trump and Israel.)
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To: madison10

Should have added /s tag


129 posted on 08/21/2017 7:15:19 PM PDT by madison10 (Pray for President Trump and Israel.)
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To: madison10

Nyt reporting he basically caved to the generals. I think talking to the vets got to him but felt like he had no choice....cia pushed back


130 posted on 08/21/2017 7:16:08 PM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
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To: zek157

Well whatever the case...God speed in that hell hole


131 posted on 08/21/2017 7:17:44 PM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
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To: RummyChick

CIA can kiss off, they have ruined enough.


132 posted on 08/21/2017 7:25:19 PM PDT by madison10 (Pray for President Trump and Israel.)
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To: madison10

Cia took themselves out of the options because of previous unsuccess


133 posted on 08/21/2017 7:32:23 PM PDT by RummyChick (can we switch Don,Jr for Prince Kush and his flak jacket. From Yacht Party to Warzone ready to wear.)
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To: RummyChick

Maybe it will be different if we can fight no holds barred and not all the stupid restrictions.


134 posted on 08/21/2017 7:36:20 PM PDT by madison10 (Pray for President Trump and Israel.)
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To: zek157

I don’t think you are going to tell us that you work for a government agency.


135 posted on 08/21/2017 8:08:24 PM PDT by laplata (Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: RummyChick

About 4,000 More US Troops To Go To Afghanistan[June 2017]

I guess that was always the plan.

136 posted on 08/21/2017 8:23:49 PM PDT by Theoria (I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive)
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To: jazusamo

All I will say, Trump did not say how many troops. Dont’s let the MEDIA DUPE YOU AGAIN.


137 posted on 08/21/2017 9:22:55 PM PDT by Alissa
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To: JudyinCanada

That is very sweet but you should be aware that power abhors a vacuum. If you want to strengthen Iran then by all means leave.

As far as war goes consider this a big training exercise which consumes few of our resources.

We are there because of terrorism and terrorism is still rampant.


138 posted on 08/21/2017 11:29:31 PM PDT by arrogantsob (Check out "CHAOS AND MAYHEM" at Amazon.com)
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To: RummyChick

He got the “JFK talk”, I’m almost positive.


139 posted on 08/21/2017 11:45:08 PM PDT by FreedomStar3028 (Somebody has to step forward and do what is right because it is right, otherwise no one will follow.)
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To: jazusamo

Pres Trump refused to put a number on it, so the 4000 is wrong. In fact he refused yo let our enemies know what the number is.

I suspect in the future such information will be classified, as it should be.

But that is the number the media was tossing around.


140 posted on 08/22/2017 2:19:56 AM PDT by xzins ( Support the Freepathon! Every donation is important.)
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