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"President Barack Obama's concern about civilian casualties in Afghanistan."

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Taliban hides behind skirts and children. God help and protect our troops.

1 posted on 07/02/2009 11:07:36 AM PDT by STARWISE
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2 posted on 07/02/2009 11:09:19 AM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)
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Is this an intercepted communication from LBJ to Westmoreland?


3 posted on 07/02/2009 11:10:46 AM PDT by americanophile (Sarcasm: satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language.)
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Instead of calling in air support or firing into civilian homes where Taliban fighters have sought refuge, commanders will be instructed to reach out to tribal elders or undertake other efforts to dislodge the fighters.

Uh... okay.

4 posted on 07/02/2009 11:11:02 AM PDT by Jeff Chandler (The University of Notre Dame's motto: "Kill our unborn children? YES WE CAN!")
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I would rather hear that Obama was concerned about American troop casualties...

However, I am sure our smart Generals will formulate an effective war plan that gets the job done even with these ROI.


5 posted on 07/02/2009 11:12:18 AM PDT by pappyone (New to Freep, still working a tag line.)
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Hadcuffing the troops is no way to win a war. We should have learned this in Vietnam.


7 posted on 07/02/2009 11:12:24 AM PDT by ZirconEncrustedTweezers (Whoever coined the term "foolproof" underestimated the ingenuity and determination of fools.)
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Taliban hides behind skirts and children.

They can check with the Palestinians if they want expert advise.

8 posted on 07/02/2009 11:12:40 AM PDT by tbpiper (How would you define a 'domestic enemy of the constitution'?)
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In other news, Barack Obama has ordered the military wear new BDU’s with large red and white concentric circles on the chest and the back...


9 posted on 07/02/2009 11:13:49 AM PDT by Boonie
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You cannot run a war like a police action...
Idiots.


10 posted on 07/02/2009 11:13:56 AM PDT by BlueNgold (... Feed the tree!)
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Oh dear God..this is insanity! It’s bad enough that the order was given..but to broadcast it in ADVANCE..just as we are sending our soldiers into the field?

TREASONOUS!!


11 posted on 07/02/2009 11:14:05 AM PDT by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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And to be fair, let the Taliban take at least one shot at you before you fire back.


12 posted on 07/02/2009 11:14:15 AM PDT by VicVega (Join Jihad, get captured by the US and resettled in the best places in the world. I love the USA)
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Will not work. We now have lost the war. Thanks to King Obama and his corrupt stupid Administration.
13 posted on 07/02/2009 11:14:38 AM PDT by Logical me (Oh, well!!!)
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What a brilliant military tactic! Victory is at hand!

Of course, our guys are accused of killing women and children regardless, but never mind.

14 posted on 07/02/2009 11:14:45 AM PDT by Deb (Beat him, strip him and bring him to my tent!)
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undertake other efforts to dislodge the fighters

"Here, tali, tali, tali, tali" "C'mere, tali, tali, tali, tali"

Wonder if Obama's personal Security force will show the same restraint when they come after us?

16 posted on 07/02/2009 11:16:27 AM PDT by 1forall (America - my home, my land, my country.)
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Taliban referees will be dressed in white pants and black and white striped shirts, they will throw a yellow flag in the air, and blow a whistle if any rules of engagement are broken.
18 posted on 07/02/2009 11:19:27 AM PDT by gitmogrunt (The stupidity of the American Liberal never ceases to amaze me.)
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And how are US personnel going to tell the difference?


21 posted on 07/02/2009 11:24:42 AM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Fili et Spiritus Sancti.)
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Say after me: Viet Nam


27 posted on 07/02/2009 11:31:44 AM PDT by Lion Den Dan
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islamism advances


28 posted on 07/02/2009 11:32:11 AM PDT by onedoug
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I’m sure glad we didn’t do this during WWII. I feel for the civilians but the country is at war.


29 posted on 07/02/2009 11:32:41 AM PDT by RC2
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May as well pack up our gear and bring our brave soldiers home- they cannot perform their job under such conditions. The stated goal of ZERO civilian casualties is untenable by the very definition of war.

Thanks, Zero, for emasculating our troops.

30 posted on 07/02/2009 11:34:01 AM PDT by Kolb ("Man is not free unless government is limited." - Ronald Reagan)
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a friend’s son is there. We pray daily for him. He is serving with other good men under the rule of FOOLS.


32 posted on 07/02/2009 11:48:10 AM PDT by Chickensoup ("Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.")
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