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Old and In the Way

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4. Hmmm...this Obama lover has been pushing for a withdrawal since he was elected.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 12, 2012, 09:34 PM

Mar 2012

I've never bought his rationale on staying in Afghanistan and after OBL was killed, I really didn't understand why he didn't pivot on that moment and use that as the rationale for an expedited exit.

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Eugene Robinson: End the Afghan mission now [View all] babylonsister Mar 2012 OP

Looks like people, especially folks in the MSM, are finally starting to realize the truth Cali_Democrat Mar 2012 #1

Hmmm...this Obama lover has been pushing for a withdrawal since he was elected. Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #4

Hey we are Nation Building CAPHAVOC Mar 2012 #2

I think it's time. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #3

Doublequick, not like yesterday but like yesteryear. TheKentuckian Mar 2012 #5

Don't expect President Obama to move up any timetables he's set to end this bloody occupation sad sally Mar 2012 #6

Of course there are exits over next couple years jbnow Mar 2012 #7

Thanks for this. I also hope for a more speedy exit. nt babylonsister Mar 2012 #9

You are sad. I have a more optimistic view; I know Obama has babylonsister Mar 2012 #8

The country needs optimists sad sally Mar 2012 #10

Now you're being sarcastic. babylonsister Mar 2012 #11