White House says no final decision yet on Afghanistan

[maddezmom]

Source: AFP

WASHINGTON — The White House denied President Barack Obama had come to a decision on sending US reinforcements to Afghanistan amid mounting speculation he had made up his mind on a troop buildup.

"Reports that President Obama has made a decision about Afghanistan are absolutely false," James Jones, US national security adviser, said in a statement.

"He has not received final options for his consideration, he has not reviewed those options with his national security team, and he has not made any decisions about resources," said Jones, a retired general.

"Any reports to the contrary are completely untrue and come from uninformed sources."

Citing unnamed officials, McClatchy newspapers reported over the weekend that Obama was leaning towards sending more than 30,000 troops, and CBS television reported on Monday evening that the president had "tentatively" decided on deploying close to 40,000

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[countmyvote4real]

1. Really? n/t

[shadowknows69]

2. Take your time Mr. President.

No, fuck that. Bring them all home now!

[thesquanderer]

3. and Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead (nt)

[Maineman]

4. Be a fool, send more troops.

Spend more money. Buy more weapons. Kill more people. Generate more enemies...
Spend more money. Buy more weapons. Kill more people. Generate more enemies...
Spend more money. Buy more weapons. Kill more people. Generate more enemies...
(Not a technical error - it is a vicious cycle as popularized by the Bush-Cheney gang, the Israelies, and the neocons.)

[Jefferson23]

5. I am hoping against hope Obama does not send more troops.