Afghanistan War, President Obama, McChrystal, Gates, more troops, Taliban

[tomludwig1]

OBAMA we dont need foreign oil . produce sorghum ethenol. hybrid seeds and equipment and research has been in place for years. a gallon of gas will cost $1.30 at the pumps. lives will be saved and wars will end. to hell with the lobbyists and self interest groups. you are not an idiot but afghanistans infrastructure and corruption cannot be changed. history shows that. wakeup and getout and develope america .where are your priorities?

[born2leader]

First things first i love americain people but your Governments were and are the biggest TRouble Makers.History don,t lie

[ConservativeRuleinUS]

@360jarhead: This is what the USA gets for electing someone who hates the military in the first place and doesn't appreciate them. Obama has been hurting our troops by not granting them the proper rules of engagement to insure victory. Obama is one big disgrace. 

[bobbytiger]

I forget.

Where was it that Obama served in the military?

[ConservativeRuleinUS]

@bobbytiger: exactly. This Obama is one big joke upon the USA. At least if he didn't serve his nation, he should show the utmost respect for the U.S. military. He never has and most probably never will. What a disgrace!

[born2leader]

@bobbytiger i forget where Bush was a draft dodger

[bobbytiger]

@born2leader

I know it's probably a Canadian thing,

but, huh?

[TheJaychristopher5]

@nastylefthook1: Iran should be destroyed. The Muslims are the troublemakers of the world. We should bomb Mecca soon.

[born2leader]

@TheJaychristopher5 whats your problem man ,stop your hate rhetoric,stupid

[TheJaychristopher5]

@born2leader: I identified the troublemakers of the world....and it's the Muslims...they are fighting with their neighbors everywhere on the planet...every nation, and they've done this since their religion was founded. It is a religion of violence. Stop covering up the truth. I'd love to see the Israelis bomb Iran. Let them take care of business if Obama is too scared.

[born2leader]

@TheJaychristopher5 Thank God you have no power over the world today, all you can do is join the army and fight intead yr on online talking crazy/-

[born2leader]

@born2leader Same way people don,t consider AMERICA a christian nation the same way I don,t consider Iran or others, islamic nations.want to kill a hole people ,do it , yet again yr words have no weight in world matters

[TheJaychristopher5]

@born2leader: you make large assumptions about one's ability to influence or their background. You are living in la-la land, if you don't consider "Iran or others" Islamic nations. Those bastards would impose Sharia on you and those of us here in the USA, if they only had the chance. I say TCB on these bastards. If they wish to play hardball, then go after Mecca. We'll see in the end who has the last laugh. Our downfall will only be if we don't exercise the strength we have.

[born2leader]

@TheJaychristopher5 How can Americains go after Mecca when 1 of their biggest allies are the oil rich kings in ARABIA .imposible iran can,t even impose sharia on itself, they differ so how can they impose it on america IT is America who impose their ideologies on the world.so tcb washington

[TheJaychristopher5]

@born2leader: the sooner we can get off this oil, the sooner we can cut ties. Saudi Arabian leadership doesn't care about religion (I know they walk a thin line, cuz their people still do). It's complicated, but we're getting tired of this. We had better make all the right moves while we have the military strength.

[krblizzard]

Typical Obama! We can't afford anymore of this clown!

[ealbeal]

Get out and stay out i meet more terrorists on my way to the chip shop upon an evening.

[dazedcat]

Change We Can Believe In? Where?? Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

[MrTruth08]

My bro is in the Army reserves. hewas toldlast week dathe is going. i was pissed off at prs. forallowing dis, but mybro told some dat i have not thought of "its what i singed upfor" see he saw the towers fall, saw osama laughin ourface, sawdat we diverted 4rm da tru enemy to acrazy dictator in iraqhe wants 2go although i hate dat thoughtwe must understand. either way i wish my brother and his fellow men and women of the US Military the best of luck and whatever god is out there to protect them.

[craig98366]

It's a lose/lose situation for the White House. Send more troops and alienate the very people who got you elected; the people who believed you would withdraw. Don't send troops and risk seeing more bodies come home in body bags which will be a poliitical nightmare for Obama.

[devildoglifer]

This is Mrs. Devildog. SSgt Devildog is on his way to Afghanistan. I agree.We need a president. We can start impeachment for wrong doing or the moral lack therefore of and attempting to manipulate and undermine the American government.

I too will hold him personally to blame if anything happens to my husband or son.

Just sign me in as a REALAmerican

[maze3909]

Well I guess we will get a decision from the "Commander and Chief" on Tuesday. Meanwhile the deaths have climbed to over 100 - sons, husbands, brothers, fathers & uncles.

[bigbengamer]

you say our troops deserve a decision now, and i would agree. a fast answer is always more useful than one that would take time. however bush has proven, through iraq and his own handling of afghanistan, that rushed decisions can have dire consequences. the soldiers over there are in harm's way. more troops aren't going to change that fact. i like having a president who wants to make good and sure that the benefits of putting more in that situation will be worth their risk

[bigbengamer]

because, after all, they are the ones who are in danger, not you or me

[joyceorrell]

This is one of the best commentaries I have seen,it says it all simply and succinctly. My husband and I are holding Obama personally responsible for the deaths of each and everyone of these Fallen Heroes.

[BTBowe]

Very well done. I agree 100% with all of this. Obama needs to decide right now instead of worrying about solar panels in Florida. This is ridiculous.

[sirhuggybear]

He's to busy trying to get his socialist healthcare program passed before the 2010 elections. Because the Dems are dipping low in the polls in their states. It's time to overhual this democratic congress. By By Harry Reid

[2setufree]

Don't you all understand that the Democrats are not for winning War they are about the Demoralization of Americas Fighting Forces. First in Viet Nam now in Afganastan, Demoralization leads to the use of Drugs as in the Nam, POT. now in Afganastan, now the DRUG is the Devil Himself, HERON. We need to raise holy hell with OBAMA, in my opinion he is the worst scum bag ever to lead this country as a Commander and Chief. He should be HUNG for TREASON. Nothing short of that.

[susiefromomaha]

EXCELLENT. Hey, "Mr. DITHERS" Bring 'em home or fight the damn war to WIN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHEESH!!!!

[britsARMYMOM]

Priceless.

[daylily128]

I thank each and every one of our service people and their families for the sacrifices they make for us daily. God bless you all.

[msthinkresponsibly]

Pretty much says it all.

[truthseekerforthem]

God bless our troops! Thank you American families for putting your lives and hearts on the line for us everyday. Your sacrifice really is incomprehensible unless you're on the front line or have experienced a loss.

[wishotherwise]

This gets straight to the point ... it is tasteful, still respectful ... but bottomline -- don't leave our young boys like sitting ducks. Thank you for taking the time to put together this wonderful presentation. But even more, thank you troops! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.

[therodtec]

This nails it! Bring them home or send them help!