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Marine General: Obama giving 'sustenance' to Taliban

Discussion in 'News & Current Events' started by carpro, Aug 24, 2010.

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  1. carpro

    carpro Well-Known Member
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    http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/08/24/conway-us-withdrawal-deadline-boosts-taliban-in-afghan-war/

    Conway: U.S. Withdrawal Deadline Boosts Taliban in Afghan War.
    By Nathan Hodge

    The top U.S. Marine general said President Barack Obama’s announced July 2011 deadline to start withdrawing troops from Afghanistan had given “sustenance” to the Taliban.

    “We know the president was talking to several audiences at the same time when he made his comments on July 2011,” Gen. James Conway told reporters on Tuesday. “In some ways, we think right now it’s probably giving our enemy sustenance….In fact, we’ve intercepted communications that say, ‘Hey, you know, we only have to hold out for so long.’”
     
    #1 carpro, Aug 24, 2010
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    Don Well-Known Member
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    Hey, Carpro; someone's already taken down that site. Here's another:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11078966

    So, anyone want to bet on whether they ask him to retire early? Can't have our generals running around telling the truth...er, disparaging the president.
     
    #2 Don, Aug 24, 2010
  3. billwald

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    The US hasn't won a war since 1945. No foreigner has ever won a war in Afghanistan. How would we know when we were finished? When all the locals love the US?
     
    #3 billwald, Aug 24, 2010
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    Probably.

    He shouldn't have the nerve to say out loud what every knows is true , except liberals. One doesn't broadcast withdrawal dates until the successfull completion of the mission is in sight.

    That is clearly not the case in Afghanistan. Liberals have no understanding of war fighting... so they tell the enemy how long they have to hold out. Idiots. Even worse, saboteurs of the nation's war efforts and murderers of our own troops.
     
    #4 carpro, Aug 25, 2010
  5. Jason Garrett

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    I will be very thankful when all of our troops return from Afghanistan. It is a no win situation. Let's bring them all home and then use them to permanently and effectively secure our borders.
     
    #5 Jason Garrett, Aug 25, 2010
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    Somebody help me out here -- wouldn't that be a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act?
     
    #6 Don, Aug 25, 2010
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    I agree with you, except I don't know if it will ever happen. Last I heard, they gave up about 70 miles of US land from the border for the criminals.
     
    #7 pinoybaptist, Aug 25, 2010
  8. FR7 Baptist

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    I think that they can assist the Border Patrol, but can not actually do civilian law enforcement stuff like arrest people.
     
    #8 FR7 Baptist, Aug 25, 2010
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    Emphasis mine

    Correct me if wrong, but should this not read CITIZENS; meaning of course legitimate US citizens?
     
    #9 just-want-peace, Aug 25, 2010
  10. FR7 Baptist

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    Nope. I said people; I meant people. Most laws do not make distinctions among citizens and aliens.
     
    #10 FR7 Baptist, Aug 25, 2010
  11. Jason Garrett

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    I didn't realize defending our borders from an invading force (illegal immigrants) is conducting civilian law enforcement. I am absolutely convinced our active duty military could effectively secure our borders in as little as a week with the proper authorization, staffing levels, and equipment.
     
    #11 Jason Garrett, Aug 26, 2010
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    Don Well-Known Member
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    Well, first our congress would have to declare illegal immigrants as an invading force. I'm optimistic in that regard about as much as I'm optimistic that one day I'll see a pig with wings.

    I have to do some research, or have someone educate me. The use of the military in this matter requires caution. We want our president to do what he's supposed to with regard to the well-being of this country; but do we really want this president directing the actions of our military within this country?
     
    #12 Don, Aug 26, 2010
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    The first quote pretty much sums up why we have a problem...because too many people in power hold such a misguided view.

    The second offers a solution. But since the right people don't want it...it's likely never to happen.
     
    #13 rbell, Aug 27, 2010
  14. FR7 Baptist

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    Rbell, I've stated before on this board that I support putting the military on the border.
     
    #14 FR7 Baptist, Aug 27, 2010
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