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"US general in Afghanistan: Troops may stay past 2014" December 20, 2011 9:00 pm bowser

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45746336/ns/world_news-the_new_york_times/#.TvFnPDWLssI

“Commander’s remarks signal US military may secure a presence for years.”

Why?  The outcome will be the same.  The US has no legitimate business there, none, unless they think they can kill everyone who doesn’t like Americans.  Every last one.

What a shame.

  • We need to leave Afganistan. by Lee 2011-12-26 16:11:03
    • We reached the point of diminishing returns in Afghanistan a long time ago. The only reason we've stayed was ... by ER 2011-12-21 15:39:02
      • Didn't Obama say something about removing troops from Iraq by the end of the year? Plus, the New York Times isn't ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-12-21 13:28:10
        • The NYT is considered to be a superb source for he facts, disputed only by those who don't like those ... by bowser 2011-12-21 13:47:11
          • Bowser's right on this one. It's a valid source, particularly direct quotes. by TB 2011-12-21 17:36:38
          • The Iraq Status of Forces Agreement signed in 2008 set December 31, 2011 as the deadline for all troops to ... by TB 2011-12-21 13:39:50

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