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"Internet left fringe" Prediction Thread
MyDD —
How many troops will Obama increase the US occupation of Afghanistan by? I might as well go with what the Republicans want and say 40,000. Bonus question: Not unrelated, if the 11/2/10 election were held today instead, would Harry Reid lose? Yes, without a doubt. As typical, the CW says that a competitive primary lessons the Republicans chances, when the opposite is more likely. But what do I know? I'm just a "left fringe" hobo living in Obamaworld. Tags: Bush, Obama (all tags)
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Senator Dianne Feinstein Supports General McChrystal
Weekly Standard Blog —
... Via Ed Morrissey, on ABC's This Week Senator Dianne Feinstein was very supportive of General McChrystal's counterinsurgency strategy. ...
I Agree With Dianne Feinstein
Solomonia —
But don't hold it against me! Via Ed Morrissey (who also posts the transcript):
Either we're going to commit to doing the job right there, or we've got to wind the thing down as soon as possible. No matter which way you turn there are political consequences and unknown unknown risks that will cost lives and turn the wheel of history. George Bush faced it. Time for Mr. Obama to make a decision.
More at Hot Air.
Quote of the Week [Darleen Click]
protein wisdom —
I don’t know how you put somebody in who was as crackerjack as General McChrystal, who gives the president very solid recommendations, and not take those recommendations if you’re not going to pull out. If you don’t want to take the recommendations, then you — you — you put your people in such jeopardy …
…said by Dianne Feinstein.
Wow. … [visit site to read more]
