Posted on 11/09/2009 5:32:03 PM PST by kristinn
Edited on 11/09/2009 7:08:36 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
MSNBC and Bloomberg are reporting that the Obama administration is denying reports by CBS News and the AP that Obama has decided to send nearly 40,000 reinforcements to Afghanistan.
Both outlets report that Obama has not received final recommendations from his advisers and he would then need time to review them.
Bloomberg cited an e-mailed statement by National Security Adviser Jim Jones that flatly denied a decision had been made by Obama.
Afghan theater Gen. Stanley McChrystal requested 40,000 to 80,000 troops in August saying the war could be lost in twelve months if his request is not met. Three months later Obama has yet to decide on that urgent request.
Updates: CNN has more now, with the White House accusing the Pentagon of trying to manipulate Obama: “People at the Pentagon are trying to force a certain outcome,” one of the senior administration officials told CNN. Updates: CNN has more now, with the White House accusing the Pentagon of trying to manipulate Obama: “People at the Pentagon are trying to force a certain outcome,” one of the senior administration officials told CNN.
Both senior administration officials insisted Obama has not made any decision on troop levels in Afghanistan, noting the President has another meeting with his national security team on Wednesday to receive a final set of recommendations from the Pentagon brass. The senior officials said the president could not possibly make a decision on troop levels before even receiving the Pentagon’s final recommendations.
The leaks in question enraged White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who had discussions today with Pentagon officials about the reports.>
Both senior administration officials insisted Obama has not made any decision on troop levels in Afghanistan, noting the President has another meeting with his national security team on Wednesday to receive a final set of recommendations from the Pentagon brass. The senior officials said the president could not possibly make a decision on troop levels before even receiving the Pentagon’s final recommendations.
The leaks in question enraged White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who had discussions today with Pentagon officials about the reports.
Obama, send more troops to Afghanistan, God forbid he actually does the right thing for a change. He is denying this report because he doesn’t want to piss off the Muslims, ya know, the only people he gives a damn about.
“Obama has...not yet received reports from his advisers...”
In which mosque do these “advisers” dwell?
Ah, the era of a president who makes Carter seem smart.....
Well we don’t want to upset any radical muslim soldiers we may have lurking among the troops.
Trial Balloon Alert!
You’d think the state-owned media could get together and get their stories straight.
"People at the Pentagon are trying to force a certain outcome," one of the senior administration officials told CNN.
Both senior administration officials insisted Obama has not made any decision on troop levels in Afghanistan, noting the President has another meeting with his national security team on Wednesday to receive a final set of recommendations from the Pentagon brass. The senior officials said the president could not possibly make a decision on troop levels before even receiving the Pentagon's final recommendations.
Lead balloon ping.
Obama is as conflicted as Hassan, he just can’t admit it.
This is the decision that will always be , “being made.”
Obama wants a war of attrition in Afghanistan, and now Obama is dabbling in military strategy and regards Afghanistan as his own personal “grand experiment.”
I hope Obama soon goes to Kabul to personally supervise his
community organizing experiment.
What’s the man-child waiting for, a nudge-nudge wink wink from Ayers?
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Right. How long does he need to make a decision on this urgent request? He’s already had 3 months. Leadership is not his strong suit. In fact it’s his empty suit. He’s an empty suit. Period.
MSNBC and Bloomberg are reporting that the Obama administration is denying reports by CBS News and the AP that Obama has decided to send nearly 40,000 reinforcements to Afghanistan.
“Nine out of ten doctors agree: This Administration NEVER accepts responsibility for anything!”
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Instead of ‘the buck stops here’ it’s ‘who can I throw under the bus next?’
One of them is just now recovering from a coma.
Doesn’t Obama attend the same mosque that the Ft Hood shooter attended?
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