20 Republicans Against The War In Afghanistan (VIDEO)

It's not just liberal Democrats who are calling for American troops to come home from Afghanistan. A small but growing number of Republicans are coming out against the war -- or at least how President Obama is conducting it.

WATCH a video mash-up of Republicans speaking out against a war they view as involving us in a fight we simply may not be able to win. Then VOTE in our slideshow for the person whose statements you think are the most surprising.

(Video by Ben Craw)

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Conservative columnist George F. Will was part of the roundtable on ABC's "This Week" back in April, and lamented the failure of the current strategy in Afghanistan, which he said was quite clearly "nation-building." Will became the first major conservative columnist to call for a withdrawal when he wrote in September that it was "Time to Get Out of Afghanistan".

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Conservative columnist George F. Will was part of the roundtable on ABC's "This Week" back in April, and lamented the failure of the current strategy in Afghanistan, which he said was quite clearly "nation-building."

Will became the first major conservative columnist to call for a withdrawal when he wrote in September that it was "Time to Get Out of Afghanistan".

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[stape45]

10:12 AM on 07/27/2010

Democrat in charge: War baaad!!
Republican in charge: War goooood!!

[Hassan shoja]

09:40 PM on 07/22/2010

Any voice against MIC and AIPAC policies of warmongering is welcome in a situation that 90% of congress is controlled by them.

We have to free ourselves by voting in anti-war candidates inside congress to put US national interest ahead of interests of multinational warmonger corporations.

[Dunkleberger Karl]

03:48 PM on 07/22/2010

Republicans flip flopping ?,Must be thursday"sloppy joes sloppy, sloppy joes, Yeah sloppy joes!" in the Cafeteria, Today!

[Mudbones1]

02:51 PM on 07/22/2010

Where were these 20 R's when we invaded Iraq?

[Ramkshrestha]

02:21 PM on 07/22/2010

When USSR was there that time also there was no winner and now also the same result. Then what made the super power to go there? Just for the trillion dollar natural resources or anything else? War can not be for democracy and social justice.

[Dunkleberger Karl]

03:20 PM on 07/22/2010

The solviets(not the russians) Tryed killing every man who opposed their puppet goverment,they,tryed to kill their wives, and children as well! We may not be able to in, but Pakistan and India can!

[rmonroe]

01:02 PM on 07/22/2010

I bet they were not against it during Bush's terms. Strange how they change their minds now. But it does look like opposition is intensifying and we should be looking for a way out. That money we are spending over there would definitely help bring down deficits and help get our economy back to normal faster. I am all for a complete withdrawal.

[bmike]

01:45 PM on 07/22/2010

we have kids dying for nothing and don't care they changed their mind

[Mudbones1]

02:53 PM on 07/22/2010

During the Bush year's if a Dem had said anything against the war and pulling out the R's would have screamed cut and run mentality. They also would have tied it in somehow with disgracing the soldiers that have already lost their life there.

[Dunkleberger Karl]

03:24 PM on 07/22/2010

Lets not forget their greatest hits" If we talk about te ar, the taliban win, if we show any opposition to the war, al kida,and osama bein ladden winns!,And If you want al kida to win you are a traitor, speaking against th president is treason! speaking against, the party of the president is sedition,And my all time favorite, "You go to war with the Army you Have"!

[Pleroma]

12:49 PM on 07/22/2010

This is about IRAN. Their next war.

[Dunkleberger Karl]

03:26 PM on 07/22/2010

a preemptive strike may keep , a war with iran from occuring, of course, that strike would not be against Iran!

[njack]

12:49 PM on 07/23/2010

I have a hunch you are correct, Pleroma. However, it would be so great to get out earlier than expected.

[Dan1902]

12:45 PM on 07/22/2010

It seems to me the republic^nts want to have both sides of every issue!! It must be hell taking the time in the morning to make-up,and shave 2 faces!!!

[Marcelo Munoz]

01:01 PM on 07/22/2010

There is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between “Conservative Republican Values” and “Neo-Conservative Values.”

Conservative Republicans: STRONGLY favor protecting our civil liberties - Truly American

Neo-Conservatives: See our civil liberties as an unnecessary restriction on government power.

Conservative Republicans: STRONGLY favor a smaller, less intrusive government- Truly American

Neo-Conservatives: Are Willing to spend money (and expand government reach) without restraint, provided it helps them further their agenda.

Conservative Republicans: STRONGLY favor Fiscal Responsibility and reducing taxes - GOOD FOR AMERICA

Neo-Conservatives: Fool the public into thinking a “tax cut” (Paid for with PRINTED MONEY) is actually beneficial, hiding the fact that it amounts to little more than a loan that the taxpayer (or their children) will have to repay WITH INTEREST.

The Neo-Conservatives, are blamed for influencing U.S. foreign policy, especially under the administrations of Ronald Reagan (1981–1989) and George W. Bush (2001–present). Neo-Conservatives have often been singled out for criticism by opponents of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, many of whom see this invasion as a Neo-Conservative initiative.

Neo Con refers more to journalists, pundits, policy analysts, and institutions affiliated with the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) and with Commentary and The Weekly Standard than to more traditional conservative policy think tanks such as the Heritage Foundation or periodicals such as Policy Review or National Review.

[mcmutter]

12:29 PM on 07/22/2010

War, Jesus and Guns ... That's about it for the GOP ... oh yeah, pin a flag to your lapel ....

[Marcelo Munoz]

01:03 PM on 07/22/2010

That's neocons you are talking about.

Anti-war, freedom of religion and right to bear arms as rights not delegated to the Federal or State governments in the Constituion under article 1, section 8 is for Republicans.

[sals]

11:37 AM on 07/22/2010

Let me rephrase my last sentence....I can't stand most politicians---republicans and there are some demos I can't stand. Grayson is one I like.

[Marcelo Munoz]

01:04 PM on 07/22/2010

I hate his politics but like his attitude towards the establishment and his support for HR1207.

[sals]

11:35 AM on 07/22/2010

amazing how these ridiculous foolish warhawks will do an about face just to try and bring Obama down. I don't want to be in Afghanastan but that has always been my view. Not these warhawks, when they didn't think he wanted to go, they blasted him for not being a world power and finishing the job, and when he made the decision to go there and complete the job, they were okay, until they culd use it against him. Politicians! I can't stand them!

[mcmutter]

12:31 PM on 07/22/2010

the super-rich want to preserve the old power structure - the power structure of the old south ...

[allidoiswin]

11:32 AM on 07/22/2010

I'm not falling for this anymore.

[awarg]

11:16 AM on 07/22/2010

Notice when this comes to the forefront- after the great speech given by Mr. Grayson about how they are keeping the unemployed hostage!! Smoke and mirrors, again!

[mrsbowers]

11:13 AM on 07/22/2010

Out now.

[4real]

11:05 AM on 07/22/2010

Yeah right! I bet if Obama announced he was bringing all the troops home they would a.ccuse him of surrendering.

[Irish52]

11:53 AM on 07/22/2010

So right. Either way he goes he'll be accused of doing the wrong thing.

[REDSTATEREFUGEE]

12:07 PM on 07/22/2010

X2, 4real......Also, where were these Repugs when King George II invaded Afghanistan, hmmmm? Over 1,000 U.S. dead and countless Aghani gone, not counting the billions wasted on a land where the Taliban will inherit what remains, and the Pugs are just now waking up to the fact that GWB began a war he could not finish......