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10. The country needs optimists

Tue Mar 13, 2012, 12:41 AM

Mar 2012

And I'm sure after the US has finished its mission, Afghanistan will be another stable, secure, prosperous, democratic state just like Iraq is today.

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

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

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