John McCain's Blundering Week On Foreign Policy
This week, John McCain's positions on critical foreign policy issues such as Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have all been undermined.
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McClellan, McKiernan, You Know, One of Those Army Guys...
In most cases, this type of oversight on the part of a politician could be dismissed -- maybe even attributed to nerves. But when Afghanistan is exploding and on the verge of failure, details matter.
Deployed Troops Donate to Obama 6-1 Over McCain
Members of the military are speaking with their checkbooks, and reiterating just how strongly they believe we need to begin to redeploy from Iraq, and go on the offense against al Qaeda.
Victory in Iraq and Afghanistan?
McCain never comes clean and explains that he has vastly watered down what he considers a victory.
Finding the Toilet in Stockholm
Last week a mix of water and sanitation experts gathered for World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden to mull over the world's biggest public health crisis. The problem is that not enough people paid attention.
Iraq Vet Doubts 'New Veteran' Loyalty to McCain
McCain and "his veterans" are running scared now, because the majority of "new veterans" from Iraq and Afghanistan are making a heroic stand against them and the special interest groups they represent.
What the Debate Missed on Afghanistan: Brits Say Talk to Taliban
Our British allies are telling us that there is no military solution, that there must be a political solution -- there should be talks with the Taliban.
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McCain forgets a lot of things. He forget to pay taxes on his California properties, and has trouble remembering how many houses he owns. Now it appears he forgot to declare some casino winnings a few years ago and forgot to pay taxes on them. He even forget his opponent's name during the last debate, referring to him as "that". Makes you wonder what he does remember. Also makes you question what he says.
Well said. Simply resetting policies back to 2000 would accomplish half of it.
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Thanks, I agree but it's a nice start!
Well said.
I agree with you on the disgrace of Gitmo, domestic wiretapping, the need for alternative energy, and for capturing OBL. I worry that Afghanistan/tribal territories of Pak stan could prove to be a Hindu Kiush quagmire for our fighters.
Diplomacy on this front, help with education and development, and a wary eye on the corrupt leaders of Pakistan would be a good start.
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Well said right back at ya! We are going to need all resurces going forward......
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