Obama to take (next several) weeks to study Afghanistan strategy

[Chris_]

True.  But out there at the front of everything is where I'd rather be.

Don't you get worried about being shot at?

[Chris_]

Why has he not been more prepared is what I want to know

He's been stuck in campaign mode for the last 3 years.  He just doesn't know anything else.  That's why he jumped on the plane to campaign for Chicago.

[Chris_]

He's been stuck in campaign mode for the last 3 years.  He just doesn't know anything else.  That's why he jumped on the plane to campaign for Chicago.

Then it is about damn time he got off the trail and started doing his  job as the POTUS

[Rebel]

Don't you get worried about being shot at?

Everyone in the military is worried about that, but I'm pretty sure he didn't tell his recruiter he wouldn't enlist unless he was promised not to be shot at. It's always a possibility, but people in uniform know the risks. It's what separates the weak from the willing. Make no mistake about it, troops don't die for their country. They die for their comrades in arms. They serve for their country. There isn't just one reason people serve. It's a good job, it pays fairly well....now, the camaraderie is unmatched, and the honor of serving the country is an honor.

No one goes to war expecting, or wanting, to get shot or "die for their country". Everyone wearing the uniform is worried about that. However, fear isn't the absent of courage. It's the other way around. Fear is what drives us. Fear that evil will prevail. Fear that we'll lose to an evil entity. Fear that your brothers' in arms will be killed.

The price of liberty is, sadly, measured in blood. I wish it weren't so, but there's always some asshole who thinks his life is worth more than yours. The moral compass, however, is on our side.

[Chris_]

Everyone in the military is worried about that, but I'm pretty sure he didn't tell his recruiter he wouldn't enlist unless he was promised not to be shot at. It's always a possibility, but people in uniform know the risks. It's what separates the weak from the willing. Make no mistake about it, troops don't die for their country. They die for their comrades in arms. They serve for their country. There isn't just one reason people serve. It's a good job, it pays fairly well....now, the camaraderie is unmatched, and the honor of serving the country is an honor.

No one goes to war expecting, or wanting, to get shot or "die for their country". Everyone wearing the uniform is worried about that. However, fear isn't the absent of courage. It's the other way around. Fear is what drives us. Fear that evil will prevail. Fear that we'll lose to an evil entity. Fear that your brothers' in arms will be killed.

The price of liberty is, sadly, measured in blood. I wish it weren't so, but there's always some ******* who thinks his life is worth more than yours. The moral compass, however, is on our side.

That brought chill bumps to my arms thank you

[5412]

There will be some heavy duty polling done in the next couple of weeks to determine just what Lord Zero's positions should be.

Hi,

More I think about your remark, more I suspect the polls will be taken among democrats.  Does he frost the anti-war crowd or those who want to get re-elected and know his position is one more nail in THEIR coffin.

regards,
5412

[atruevoice]

I want our boys to stop dying for an unjustified war, bring them home already, the country doesn't want us there and its a mess, no one is helping us and we are just continuing to make people hate us when we could just use some dipolomacy so they see our point, trust me we have discussed this in the class im in on tuesday nights and most studens and the teacher agree with me that the war should be over its been like ten years and its done, we are just asking to get attacked here at home if we keep pushing the world arond. 

[docstew]

Every time I come on here (about once every 2 days) it seems we have a new troll...

TRG, you gonna be at Kandahar?  If you are, look me up at FOB Lagman or Wolverine.  I'll buy ya dinner at the DFAC

[TheSarge]

Every time I come on here (about once every 2 days) it seems we have a new troll...

TRG, you gonna be at Kandahar?  If you are, look me up at FOB Lagman or Wolverine.  I'll buy ya dinner at the DFAC

I'm not sure where I'm gonna be yet.  Where ever they tell 2nd Cav to go.

Hey if you run across a major by the name of Cole or a CSM by the name of McCray...they are Old Guard folks on a one year tasking over there...take good care of them.

[TheSarge]

I want our boys to stop dying for an unjustified war,

What is unjustified about it?

Oh and they aren't "boys" they are men and women who volunteered to serve and in instances like this deploy into combat for their country.

the country doesn't want us there and its a mess,

And you know this because?

no one is helping us and we are just continuing to make people hate us when we could just use some dipolomacy so they see our point,

Really General Armchair?  No one?  You wanna make a bet onthat?

Oh and "diplomacy" by the Administration that was in the WH prior to Bush 43 gave us Khobar Towers...the U.S.S. Cole attack...the bombing of the two embassies and...oh yeah...9/11.

trust me we have discussed this in the class im in on tuesday nights and most studens and the teacher agree with me that the war should be over its been like ten years and its done, we are just asking to get attacked here at home if we keep pushing the world arond. 

Your teacher and your fellow students...who besides sucking at math...are a bunch of mindless idiots.

[Chris_]

This little troll needs a hammer to the head

[atruevoice]

I said "LIKE" ten years slight exaggeration, its been 8 sorry i rounded up but when you carry a pitch fork and gun im not sure you would understand the word exaggeration.

[TheSarge]

I said "LIKE" ten years slight exaggeration, its been 8 sorry i rounded up but when you carry a pitch fork and gun im not sure you would understand the word exaggeration.

Ahh yes and the arrogance begins.   

[WMD Owl]

I want our boys to stop dying for an unjustified war, bring them home already, the country doesn't want us there and its a mess, no one is helping us and we are just continuing to make people hate us when we could just use some dipolomacy so they see our point, trust me we have discussed this in the class im in on tuesday nights and most studens and the teacher agree with me that the war should be over its been like ten years and its done, we are just asking to get attacked here at home if we keep pushing the world arond. 

Unjustified? WTF are you smoking kid?  Do the events of 9/11 ring a bell?  Diplomacy?  How do you negotiate with a jihadi who just wants you dead?   I'd prefer to kill Haji Jihadi in his back yard instead of waiting until he is in MY front yard.

You are obviously a product of brainwashing public education system.  Go sing a song to your Kenyan God you jackass.   mmm mmmmm mmm

[rich_t]

Make no mistake about it, troops don't die for their country. They die for their comrades in arms. They serve for their country. There isn't just one reason people serve. It's a good job, it pays fairly well....now, the camaraderie is unmatched, and the honor of serving the country is an honor.

Truer words have never been spoken.

I got out in 92 and I still miss the camaraderie.

[atruevoice]

Im a jackass because I dont agree with you, typical conservative rhetoric, instead of stating facts you resort to name calling...

[rich_t]

Im a jackass because I dont agree with you, typical conservative rhetoric, instead of stating facts you resort to name calling...

No... you are a jackass for coming here and making statements that you can't back up.

What has your teacher told you to brainwash you into believing it is an unjustified war?  This is at least the 2nd time you have been asked.

Why, and please be specific, do you think it is an unjustified war?  Either put up, or shut up.

[LC EFA]

Im a jackass because I dont agree with you, typical conservative rhetoric, instead of stating facts you resort to name calling...

You're a "jackass" because you have all the intellect and charisma of a mule.

[Chris_]

Im a jackass because I dont agree with you, typical conservative rhetoric, instead of stating facts you resort to name calling...

And your a child who needs to dry behind his ears before you bash our brave Men and Women in uniform

[atruevoice]

 "The UN Charter is a treaty ratified by the United States and thus part of US law. Under the charter, a country can use armed force against another country only in self-defense or when the Security Council approves. Neither of those conditions was met before the United States invaded Afghanistan. The Taliban did not attack us on 9/11. Nineteen men - 15 from Saudi Arabia - did, and there was no imminent threat that Afghanistan would attack the US or another UN member country. The council did not authorize the United States or any other country to use military force against Afghanistan. The US war in Afghanistan is illegal."
 â€
  — Marjorie Cohn, professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, president of the
MY POINT EXACTLY!!!

[Chris_]

"The UN Charter is a treaty ratified by the United States and thus part of US law. Under the charter, a country can use armed force against another country only in self-defense or when the Security Council approves. Neither of those conditions was met before the United States invaded Afghanistan. The Taliban did not attack us on 9/11. Nineteen men - 15 from Saudi Arabia - did, and there was no imminent threat that Afghanistan would attack the US or another UN member country. The council did not authorize the United States or any other country to use military force against Afghanistan. The US war in Afghanistan is illegal."
 â€
  â€” Marjorie Cohn, professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, president of the
MY POINT EXACTLY!!!

FOAD you little troll!!  

[rich_t]

You are going to have to do MUCH better than that little one.

We don't report to the UN and without the US, the UN wouldn't even exist.

Try again.....

Oh and try using your own words instead of mere copy-paste.

Use your own intellect...  if you actually have any.

[atruevoice]

Just proof that I am right, when you cant win with argument you tell me to die, very nice.

[LC EFA]

...
 
MY POINT EXACTLY!!!

The UN has long since ceased to be a relevant entity. Just like the LoN and for just the same reasons.

They have neither the moral authority or martial force to carry out their mandate.

[thundley4]

"The UN Charter is a treaty ratified by the United States and thus part of US law. Under the charter, a country can use armed force against another country only in self-defense or when the Security Council approves. Neither of those conditions was met before the United States invaded Afghanistan. The Taliban did not attack us on 9/11. Nineteen men - 15 from Saudi Arabia - did, and there was no imminent threat that Afghanistan would attack the US or another UN member country. The council did not authorize the United States or any other country to use military force against Afghanistan. The US war in Afghanistan is illegal."
 â€
  — Marjorie Cohn, professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, president of the
MY POINT EXACTLY!!!

Oh FFS, another idiot that believes in the omnipotence of the UN.