Obama Got Afghanistan/Pakistan Right - John Solz - VoteVets.org

[Mass]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-soltz/obama-got-afghanistanpaki_b_179982.html

For those of us who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, it was extremely important that the new president get the situation in Afghanistan right. Not just for America's security, but for those troops still in Afghanistan, and those heading to Afghanistan to put their lives on the line in the war. With today's announcement, President Obama has shown that he "gets it." That's why we at VoteVets.org are supporting the plan with a petition, which you can sign on to, right here.

There's a lot to like about the plan. But, there are three key things I'm particularly focused on, that represent a stark departure from the previous administration. They show that this president not only has reasonable goals in the region, but a good idea of what it will take to get there.

Point One: The Military Can't Do It All
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Point Two: Though it's the "War in Afghanistan," we need to treat it like a region
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Point Three: There is a tighter focus, open to reaching out to some of the enemy
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Now, will everything go exactly according to plan? Of course not. Nor is this going to be quick. But with the points above, and the rest that the President laid out, those of us who served finally have confidence that this President gets it, and will keep us on the right course - the reasonable and practical course. That's something we veterans have been waiting for.

[Clio the Leo]

1. "represent a stark departure from the previous administration."

I like that part.

[lunatica]

2. I received that email too

and although I will never sign a petition to support war I'm willing to listen to other views

[RDANGELO]

3. Another important distinction.

He did not state any goals concerning the government of Afghanistan. He is leaving it up to them.

[dos pelos]

4. "For the safety of the world"....?????

(without any disrespect for those who served there)

What a crock of shit.This is more Bush war.Afghanistan poses no threat to the people of the US.None.The Taliban is going to get us?What a pathetic bogeyman.Some bearded ignoramus in a cave who makes his three wives wear a chador and won't let his daughters be educated or drive is going to threaten the safety of the world?
It is of interest to the oil companies who might want a pipeline there,or who want the perimeter of their interests in Iraqi oilfields protected.For all of us who voted for this guy,take a good look at what he says and does here.He might as well be Bush.It is more of the same.
The safety of the world is threatened,at the moment,by the likes of AIG and Citibank.

[bvar22]

5. Got it right?

1) NO Military Objective

2) NO Exit Strategy

3) Escalating Troop Levels


What part did he get right?

[ProSense]

6. "1) NO Military Objective"

You were looking for one?

Haven't you heard a word the President has said?

[bvar22]

8. Emphatic YES !

I have learned the lessons of History.


bvar22 is cursed with a memory.

[babylonsister]

7. Whoa. Do they mean it's not about

oil? Yes, some people think we're there for the oil. I think they have their countries and admins mixed up.

I'll take VetVoice's opinions, for now. I have a lot of respect for these guys.

Thanks, Mass.

[Cha]

9. Rec'd~ I know someone

who's going to be very interested in this news. Thanks, Mass.