Feingold: Afghanistan Strategy 'Defies Common Sense'

[Tampa1BackDoor]

WHY did russ NOT run for President????? RUSS !! RUN !!!!

[chrism20]

Btw, Kissinger, Bush Sr and Rockefeller will be likely be dead within the few years to. David is 94, Kissinger is like 87, Bush is like 85. And if you think these guys run the world you are clearly not educated in this area. Anyway, I'm done with correcting your slogans. You only have superficial knowledge of what you speak of. Read a book and stop listening to radio/tv commentators.

[mikebee02]

Those troops aren't actually going DO anything there, it's just an intimidation front. Pakistan isn't going to put a stop to Al Qaeda and Taliban hiding in Wiziristan unless we show up on their doorstep and make them.

[seededsoul]

It is dangerous for the US to invade a "sovereign country", Pakistan, even though it is barely so. It sets a precedent that puts the US on the same page as other big bad empires of history. Even though it's the logical thing to do. A

[PongoJin]

It is easy to scapegoat one group of people and blame the worlds problems on them. The world is more complex than that. Racism should be swept into the dustbin of history.

[spartan2600]

Feingold- making us Wisconsinites incredibly proud.

[MordechayAriely]

Fighting Bin Laden is the wrong war Bin Laden and others are products of educational/preaching system

What the world cultures and Muslims peace loving should do?

*Change people's mindset*

Winning battles without changing people's mind set is meaningless

Help alternative Islamic doctrines preaching for peaceful coexistence

with world cultures to gain Muslims harts

WITHOUT AN ISLAMIC ALTERNATIVE TO THE MILITANT ISLAMIST DOCTRINE

THE STRUGGLE WILL CONTINUE FOR GENARATIONS TO COME

[classic14rider]

Right. The point is not that the troops will be in Afghanistan to chase Al Quida; the point is that the troops will be in Afghanistan to continue the 20th century "Great Game" of encircling Russia and China....

[deveousdevil]

Russ Feingold, the only guy to vote against the Patriot act.....in other words, a true patriot.

[bigc028282]

But a complete fail on crap in trade ( CLIMATE GATE), and lobbyist written health care bills. I used to like the guy too.

[marniespeaks]

Again, the plan is never to leave.

We must maintain a presence there or western nations will be out of the region and all the wealthy will be left to India and China.

We must maintain the civil war forever.

[libertyeconomics]

You know, I have this feeling that the real intent is to surround Iran in preparation to go after Iran. There still over 100,000 troops in Iraq. With the addition of troops to Afghanistan, I believe that brings the total closer to 100,000. Between Iraq and Afghanistan, Iran is now sandwiched. Brace for war with Iran.

[marniespeaks]

until Obama sends the 30K troops there are more private contractors than US military in the region - These people are private citizens and when they step out of line the governments there should deal with them like we would with alqaeda terrorists.

Iran may be surrounded, but China and Russia won't allow an attack by the US

This is all for western business interests

The only way to stop this build up and war is through Congress or if the troops refuse to fight and Americans refuse to enlist.

[msmerson]

What's between Afghanistan and Iraq? Look at a map. Then wonder. A long game is being played here.

[libertyeconomics]

Hey, I JUST NOTICED YOUR COMMENTS! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I JUST POSTED. The REAL TARGET here is IRAN! They still have over 100,000 troops in Iraq. With the addition of troops to Afghanistan, that brings the total closer to 100,000. They are positioning for an attack against Iran.

[synapsecracklepop]

are you the guy that used to send me Mencken quotes in Yahoo?

[chrism20]

Training/paying the Pakistan military(to stop anti american influence) and sending more troops is the smartest thing they could do. They are going to corner the Taliban. This is a good strategy and the only sensible one. This criticsm is from the right is non sence and should be ignored. If anything Obama should be praised for this strategy. I'm not an Obama fan but this is good work. People read Brzezinski's stuff, he is Obama's head foreign policy advisor. Obama gets a b+ on this..

[17Revolution76]

You should read a little about Brzezinksi's history before you promote his agenda. This guy has worked in the highest levels of government for decades and aided Communist China while they were throwing criminals, poor people, and political dissidents in concentration camps for organ extraction. This continues today because Brzezinski does not care about human rights, nor do many of our elected officials. They only care about furthering a political agenda that ultimately results in profit.

[chrism20]

Lol, I know his history thank you, and it has absoluetely nothing to do with this particular strategy. Obviously you have never read any of his stuff. Brzezinski has been pushing the peace process for a long time now. Your comment is ridiculous and inaccurate. I'm not even going to bother with it. I don't have the typing space.... Before you make such a comment at least educate yourself for christ sakes.

[17Revolution76]

You have plenty of space to criticize me but none to counter the facts? China's totalitarian style of governance is in direct conflict with the "peace process" you claim he has been pushing.

What you don't seem to be aware of is, again, his ulterior agenda. Many politicians, CEO's, and men of influence use deception to further their goals--this isn't new. He, along with his colleagues in the CFR and Trilateral Commission, are pushing for world government to put it simply.

Even

[17Revolution76]

It would be logistically impossible to have a democratic society that encompasses the entire planet with all human rights accounted for. That's why his model most accurately resembles that of China.

[chrism20]

Stop listening to Alex Jones....

Oh, I get it, he's telling nothing but lies in his last 3 books. Do you really believe that China and Russian are up for a 1 world government???

[17Revolution76]

Oh? Just because I mention world government you assume I'm another worshiper of Alex Jones?

This is a very real issue that scholars and politicians have been contemplating for the last 80 years, if not more. It was a topic of discussion at the last two G20 meetings; Henry Kissinger, David Rockefeller, Zbigniew Bzrezinski, and George H.W. Bush, to name a few, are professed advocates of this system.

Don't try to dismiss it based solely on your narrow view of global politics.

[17Revolution76]

"Do you really believe that China and Russian are up for a 1 world government???"

You can look up the Reuters' article yourself where China calls for a one world currency--As I have said before, this is their ideal structure of society. You are right, however, about Russia. They are adamantly against the consolidation of power. Which is why this agenda is not only insane, but futile.

[chrism20]

I read that article. A reworked SDR is a much more likely scenario. A global currency does not mean world government, one really has nothing to do with the other. All those names you mention work for the US. I don't doubt the US would like a world government but it ridiculous to think the world would go alon with the US. IF anything the world is going to dump the US, a consumption country like the US is not sustainable for long term growth(I'm talkin centuries, not decades).

[17Revolution76]

And this is something these brilliant men anticipate; the eventual deterioration of our currency and standard of living. The US, though severely in debt, is a super power nonetheless and holds much influence over smaller nations desperate to join the UN. Everyone will be convinced they have something to gain by joining this unified system of government but in the end it will be controlled by corrupt Oligarchs.

[17Revolution76]

And a single currency for the entire planet is identical to world government in that the men and women in power are above the law. They dictate the markets, they dictate the value of said currency. This is the reason why we find ourselves in so much trouble today...

People fail to realize the depth of our financial situation.

[revenge53142]

Only senator who voted against the patriot act.

[charlie44441]

If this is true, he should be knighted.

[revenge53142]

Yeah check out his speech

"On opposing the U.S.A. Patriot Act"

Also it should be noted titles of nobility are not allowed by our constitution

Not that we follow the constitution anymore but some of us still like it

[KosmicCitizen]

The occupation of Afghanistan has little to do with a sensible strategy to combat terrorists.

The U.S. is in a pissing contest with Russia, and wants that fuel pipeline badly. Afghanistan needs to be subdued for this to happen.

Professional liars, all of them - Obama included.

[MooseOfReason]

When I read the title, I thought Feingold would side with Kucinich and call for the withdrawal of troops and contractors from Afghanistan. But he's upset because we would be bombing the wrong place.

I hope he at least keeps up his defense of civil liberties.

[wervasdeferens]

Heroin, that's what this is mainly about.

Heroin is big business, The Taliban threatens the crop,they had eradicated the poppy fields before we invaded. Now the Warlords are growing record yields.

Face it, our government is corrupt, has been for decades. Pres. Eisenhower warned us on his way out, then they killed JFK over it.

Obama can't change a damn thing!

The CIA and The Fed make the MAFIA look like boy scouts.

[Aaberg123]

Yes, the Taliban used to destroy poppy-fields, but has since realized that it is a weapon against the West.

Read "Reclaiming History" by Vincent Bugliosi if you have any doubts that Oswald was the lone planner and killer of JFK.

[wervasdeferens]

I prefer Bugliosi's other book "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder".

Aaberg123,

Yes I know,Lincoln, the Kennedy's,MLK Jr,Ghandi,Jesus, all commited suicide. The Political powers that be, had nohing to do with it. *wink wink*

How ironic that Leaders who stand for the common people, always wind up being killed by the common people.

Maybe the government can commission a commission to investigate this irony.

[Aaberg123]

I'm sure you do, but grant yourself the treat to read through his book, though I'm not sure if you care to read through the 1000 pages of footnotes, in which he provide sources for everything he says.

[wervasdeferens]

Aaberg123, I'll check it out.

Tell me first how does he explain the single bullet "theory" ?

Any close scrutiny of the Zapruder film disproves that theory,in my opinion.

I'll read Vincent's book, but it's just like 911 to me, I don't trust these people about anything.

They're professional liars and scam artists.

Wealth and power is all they're about,and they'll do anything to get it and keep it.

They don't give a shit who they have to kill.

[Aaberg123]

Dale Myers extensive reconstruction of the scene explains the theory.

If you misunderstanding stems from the movie "JFK", know that the way they positioned JFK and Connally is extremely incorrect, when you look at actual video and pictures taken.

But really, just read (or listen to the audiobook) of Reclaiming History. It's a detective masterpiece.

[UGOTDAJACK]

I couldn't say it better my self bro.

[SubmarinerAndroid]

Let's not forget the pipeline!

[Neighborthatlabors]

Lets Just Invade Pak? NO WAY

[Richardgwm]

Obama has met his Viet Nam.

[joshpnw]

A white democrat senator who doesn't support Obama? Racist war monger.

[SailorCire]

I see how well people can take irony