Kakie's Comments (14)

“This isnot a matter of lying and willfully deceiving the public in order to be a team player. Powell went before the UN nations and put forth information in favor of war that he knew or ought to have know was questionable at best. This is a debate as to what is the best and most realistic approach towards Afghanistan. Arianna assumes that her and Biden have the same views when it comes to Afghanistan and then she takes a leap in logic that becuase he does think like her he should resign. It is a pretty rediculous argument to try and make. She came across as being rather silly on CNN.”

“Sing that sob story to me while we're all safely back home and all of a sudden find ourselves under terrorist attacks every few months.

American favorabiity in Afghanistan is 47%, down from 85% in 2005. The majority of the Afghanis want us to stay. None of the 'graveyard empires' had that popularity. The fact is the Afghanis probably don't like us being there but they DESPISE the Taliban. The Taliban is a radical religions sub-group of Peshtuns and number about 20,000 whereas there are 42 million Peshtuns in Afk-Pak.

I want to get out too but we need to think more than one step ahead here. I'm not a war-monger and neither is Obama. IMHO I think we got those guys by the nuts and we need to work our way to their throat. Letting Obama know what we want, to get it over with, is fine but give the guy some maneuvering room to do it right.

Link to my facts: http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/insightb/articles/eav021709b.shtml”

“The entire administration including Powell caught on to the fact that they were trying to propagate a lie in the court of public opinion. The state department found errors in fact and only omitted some leaving in ample fake evidence to invade. He didnt announce a resignation until after Hussein was deposed amid an attempt to garner support for reform in the intelligence community to prevent a future scenario like that one.

Powell resigning before the war would have accomplished nothing. Biden resigning now would accomplish nothing. Ultimately, Obama or mccrystal must come to their senses and figure out when enough is enough. Its really hard to try to rationalize almost doubling the number of troops in afghanistan after being there for the better half of a decade already - far too reminiscent of vietnam which was defined by its ridulous length without major accomplishment and its slow but steady troop escalation that resulted in the crushing defeat of the democratic party as it split and crumbled leading to a republican congress and presidency. I really hope Obama is looking to LBJ on this one as there are countless parallels between Obama now and LBJ trying to push through medicare both of whom had a laundry list of social reforms that could decide their presidency and both of whom were debating an escalation of an already shaky war that could rapidly lose public support at any time.”

“You are wrong. The powell/biden situations are not analogous; Powell ENDORSED what he thought was wrong. Biden is politely but firmly dissenting, which is the right move, the ONLY mature move.

Arianna lost a lot of credibility with me on this one.”

“We could give the money to the banks”

“The Nobel Peace Prize is for enhancing the prospects for peace in the world.

It is not awarded based on a Republican political tally.”

“Did you read all of this excellent post? Do you have any idea what it means to much of the world to have an American president who REALLY listens to others? Listening and speaking are acts in their own right. Also, surely ushering in a sea change in foreign policy, banning torture, recognizing the need for action against climate change are big steps for a country that has been so far behind in so many ways. Certainly, we expect more from Obama, but let's stop acting so American and let's stop belittling another country's gesture. We are being just too arrogant.”

“Why blame Obama,Bobo!”

“So, what are you doing to change things? As we all know, take is just that.”

“Did you ever think to google George Bush donors, didn't think so.”

“Great post.”

“I agree with you. John Ewards would be a refreshing change form
the Wall Street backer Obama has made so far.
Is not change what Obama is supposed to be about?
John Edwards is for the workers and unions, i.e. Main Street, not Wall Street.
Listen to what he said to Obama doing one of the Presidential debates.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItdN2BYwA-8”

“He and his wife are working with Hillary at this very moment, haven't you noticed? Elizabeth is all over the news talking about Hillary's plan and Hillary announced her plan to appoint a Poverty "czar" to end poverty in America, who do you think she has in mind? Edwards said, when he dropped out, he would endorse the candidate that would fulfill his goal of eliminating poverty in America. Seems obvious to me where the Edward's allegiance is.”

“That's a pretty condescending attitude toward your fellow Democrats. Your obvious suggestion is that you were smart and savvy enough so that didn't let the media tell you whom to vote for; why are you so quick to assume that you're unique in that respect?”

“John Edwards lost because he could never stake a position. He kept trying to play cutthroat with Obama and Clinton, and might I add, was horribly outmatched. The other two not only had well-defined positions but had created large well-organized campaigns - Obama's completely from scratch. John Edwards lacked a message with deep resonance and often appeared lost whirlwind of debates. I imagine this is why he rarely made it out of the single digits. I doubt you can blame his incredibly poor showing entirely on the media.”

“Edwards has been ingratiating himself with people in Iowa for 5 years but after that, where does he go? He could win Iowa and neither Obama nor Clinton would drop out.”