Advisers to Obama Divided on Size of Afghan Force

[NeoConsSuck]

Source: NY Times.com

The military’s anticipated request for more troops to combat the insurgency in Afghanistan has divided senior advisers to President Obama as they try to determine the proper size and mission of the American effort there, officials said Thursday.

Even before the top commander in Afghanistan submits his proposal for additional forces, administration officials have begun what one called a “healthy debate” about what the priorities should be and whether more American soldiers and Marines would help achieve them.

Leading those with doubts is Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who has expressed deep reservations about an expanded presence in Afghanistan on the grounds that it may distract from what he considers the more urgent goal of stabilizing Pakistan, officials said. Among those on the other side are Richard C. Holbrooke, the special representative to the region, who shares the concern about Pakistan but sees more troops as vital to protecting Afghan civilians and undermining the Taliban and Al Qaeda.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been vocal in favor of more troops, and while some officials said she had not shown her hand during the current deliberations, they expected her to be an advocate for a more robust force.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/us/politics/04military.html?hp

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America provides the muscle for world capitalism, American taxpayers supply the money and bodies.

If it wasn't Afghanistan, it would be Pakistan. If it wasn't Pakistan, it would be Venezuela. If it wasn't Venezuela, it would be North Korea. If it wasn't North Korea, it would be Iran. The military-industrial complex that Ike warned us about is showing no signs of slowing up.

[dysfunctional press]

1. how about a nice round number...?

like zero.

[saigon68]

5. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has been vocal in favor of more troops,

Not surprising, this is why many of US think she is NUTS

Well I hope she and the "Present Occupant" who elevated her to the high chair for spoiled brats at the table, will like the

UPCOMING ANTI-WAR PROTESTS

THE PHOTO OF HER BIG FAT FACE WILL BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED.

[HamdenRice]

7. Does this mean the PUMA no longer get to call Obama a war monger? nt

[saigon68]

8. Perhaps

Party Unity My A** = The Hitlerry hardliners

[Mari333]

11. The anti war Dems have always been against Hillary's warmongering

and are just as much against Obama's warmongering.

[Mari333]

10. +1!

[ProudDad]

2. Darn! you beat me to it!

I was going to say Zero! :hi:

I also suggest that we cut the war budget by at least 75% and use the money for deficit reduction and human needs. Give up the nightmare of Empire.

[earcandle]

3. I'm with you! Lets do art and music and gym and meditations!

Here, suppose I give you four beautiful gifts?


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http://www.earcandleproductions.com/MGPapa1.mov
http://www.earcandleproductions.com/MGPapa2.mov
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Enjoy at your leisure!

[mrgerbik]

4. the deficit

is in direct correlation to the debt, which is for all purposes, unpayable. As long as the fed charges interest on money it prints up for the government (through bonds and securities), the US and any other country run under a fractional reserve, centralized banking system will eternally be in debt to to it.

[slay]

6. I'll second that Zero!

It's time to put an stop to the ever hungry military industrial complex beast! I'm sick of all the WARS and DEATH - and am very disappointed in Obama for even being involved in this. END THIS WAR NOW!

[Jennicut]

9. I like that the VP is being sensible about this...can he knock some sense into Hillary and Obama?

[PeaceDreamer]

12. Obama = Bush on war

Obama is going to be one of the worst presidents in history if he escalates the war in Afghanistan.

[sam sarrha]

13. that should be 'Afgan Farce'