JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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USAFdude
adaydream - Amen, brother!
Posted in: Afhhan, int'l troops hunt 1,100 after Taliban jail breakout
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USAFdude
Great! If violence in Iraq is down, we can leave, go to Afghanistan, and begin winning the war! Sweet!
Posted in: Iraqi violence down
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USAFdude
This would never have happened if bush had allowed us to finish the job in Afghanistan back in 2001.
Obama 2008-16.
Posted in: Afhhan, int'l troops hunt 1,100 after Taliban jail breakout
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USAFdude
SuperLib-
Posted in: McCain says setting Iraq withdrawal date 'not that important'
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USAFdude
Sarge -
Yet again, you're utterly wrong. I have yet to speak to a member of my unit (which is sizable) who doesn't share my views on McCain vs. Obama. Deal with it, Sarge; we want a Democrat CinC.
Posted in: McCain says setting Iraq withdrawal date 'not that important'
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USAFdude
McCain says setting Iraq withdrawal date 'not that important' This is the main reason why McCain will never be our Commander-in-Chief. With this one statement, he inarguably proves his apathy towards the US military and each one of us who serves in it.
Obama's plan is to redirect the troops to Afghanistan, where we can finally defeat the leaders of the insurgent bastards. McCain's plan is to simply maintain the status quo, meaning more dead comrades of mine. When Barack Obama is inaugurated President of the United States in January, 2009, the US will finally begin winning this war, on such a level that leftists will be unable to call us "defeated" and neo-cons will be unable to defend Bush's failed policies any longer. Now THAT'S what we call hope and change (for the good).
McCain couldn't care less about us troops. That's why he's going to lose the election.
Posted in: McCain says setting Iraq withdrawal date 'not that important'
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USAFdude
I think it's great that al-Maliki and Ahmadinejad are talking, just like it will be when President of the United States Barack Obama plans to do after his victory this November.
Posted in: Iraq's prime minister visits Iran
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USAFdude
Whitehawk - we hope for a winning strategy for the US in the war on terror. I believe Obama is the best candidate to bring this about.
Posted in: Clinton to end candidacy and announce she is supporting Obama for president
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USAFdude
Looking quite forward to President of the United States Barack Obama's inauguration speech in January, 2009!
Hope at last!
Posted in: Clinton to end candidacy and announce she is supporting Obama for president
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USAFdude
USAexpat - Sorry it took me so long to respond! I'm not always near a computer, unfortunately.
To answer your question, I'm confident in Obama precisely because he is the candidate whose approach is farthest from Bush's "yee ha" approach. Having been a part of Bush's military, I have no confidence in his approach or anything close to it.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Hello, usaexpat. Pleasure to meet you; seriously, I do hope we can engage in meaningful debate.
I am quite serious in my support of Obama. Frankly, I don't share your view regarding his effectiveness as CinC. If I saw him as "weak", he wouldn't get my vote. And believe me, as a US troop, strength in a CinC is a paramount concern of mine, one to which I give very careful consideration.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Sarge, Those current governments are in countries that are harboring the most execrated man on this planet, Osama bin Laden. As an American, I demand justice for the atrocities of 9-11. Taking down OBL will have huge worldwide ramifications that most likely will result in increased support for our efforts in Afghanistan. Once OBL is gone, Al-Qaida in Iraq (or elsewhere) will no longer have funding, supplies, or direction.
I am totally serious about supporting Barack Obama to be the next President of the United States for this among other reasons. I can't see how you could be serious about supporting a party whose rallying cry used to be "Have you forgotten 9-11?" but then lets the bad guy get away. But then, I serve to protect your rights; after all, you do have the right to be wrong.
Sarge, vote for McCain. It's OK. President of the United States Barack Obama will still serve you well.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Sarge, I trust President of the United States Barack Obama's statements far more than your "guarantees".
As for "rudeness", I'm frankly shocked that you're allowed to stay on this site with all of the immature, inflammatory statements you post. But, at least I'm man enough to defeat them (every time!). Sorry if I "hurt" your feelings.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Sarge is yet again proven - PROVEN - utterly and inarguably wrong. http://whereistand.com/BarackObama/23643
Sarge, I'm here to engage in meaningful conversation with adults. Shut up and sit down.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Good to be back, Madverts!
Truth be told, I really would like to engage in mature conversation with someone about whether the US military should re-focus on Afghanistan or stay focused primarily on Iraq. I've seen quite a few posters come here who seem interested in intelligent debate, but for some reason, my posts attract the ranters. I'm glad to see you among the former!
Ontopically, I believe Obama has expressed the most desire to re-focus on Afghanistan. What are your thoughts, Madverts?
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Sarge - prove it.
Obama disagrees with you, and this is one reason why he's going to be your next President.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
Sarge - hello again. Thank you for your kind compliment regarding my fortitude.
As you know from my 07:57, but act as though you've forgotten for whatever reason, I favor re-deploying our troops to Afghanistan. You see, we're more needed there than in Iraq. Can't put it any plainer than that.
Perhaps you'd care to accept my challenge to zurconium and romeo, seeing that they don't seem up to the task. Otherwise, I'll just take your silence as yet another argument won by me.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
zurconium/romeoramenII
There. I've answered your question. Now, would you please answer mine from my 07:57 post as politely as I answered yours? This way, you can avoid looking as though my question has stumped you (again) AND stay on-topic!
Apologies to the mod.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
I'd be delighted to explain it to you. You see, pulling troops out and re-deploying them is not surrender, it's a proven strategy for success. As for oil-rich Iraq, I've certainly seen plenty of posters here swear that Bush's war is NOT about oil, but rather about fighting terrorists. At last report Osama bin Laden, the murderous scum behind 9-11, was hiding near the Afghan-Pakistan border; THIS is the guy Bush should have gone after in force, particularly if OBL is anywhere near nuclear-weapons-rich Pakistan.
As for Barack Obama, I've heard nothing precluding his visiting our troops in Iraq; perhaps he'll do so after he's elected President of the United States in November, 2008.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience
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USAFdude
I see wisdom in Obama's plan to pull us out of Iraq and re-deploy us to Afghanistan , where we're inarguably more needed) in far greater numbers. Far from being a "surrender agenda" (whatever that's supposed to mean), it would instead be the greatest progress for the US military in the war on terror, IMHO.
Frankly, I'd like to hear one, even only one, reason that holds water as to why we seem to consider our operations in Iraq more important than those in Afghanistan. Been waiting over five years, and I haven't heard one yet.
Posted in: Obama considers Iraq visit amid Republican criticism of foreign policy experience