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Santorum On Resourcing Afghanistan War: ‘That Was Not Done By The Prior Administration’
thinkprogress.org - 10/30/2009
Santorum On Resourcing Afghanistan War: ‘That Was Not Done By The Prior Administration’
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Last week, Vice President Dick Cheney attacked President Obama, saying he is “afraid to make a decision” on the war in Afghanistan and that he’s “ dithering .” A number of conservatives, including Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and columnist George Will , ...
Afghanistan in the Caucus Room: Levin Slams Cheney
taylormarsh.com - 10/30/2009
Afghanistan in the Caucus Room: Levin Slams Cheney
— taylormarsh.com — This post has been edited and updated with reporting from the event. The event today, “Afghanistan: Basic... Questions – Strategic Choices,” was organized by the Rand Corp., with Steve Clemons of NAF. As backdrop, ... (more) Afghanistan in the Caucus Room: Levin Slams Cheney

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mudvillegazette.com - 10/31/2009
Round two (part two)
— mudvillegazette.com — ( Part one here ) ***** As the scheduled November 7 second round election date draws near,... last minute efforts to replace the Karzai government in Afghanistan are moving into high gear. From London : Dr Abdullah Abdullah is meeting his main allies in Kabul today and tomorrow to ... (more) Round two (part two)

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Worst Month Ever for US in Afghanistan; 8 More Killed
news.antiwar.com - 11/1/2009
Worst Month Ever for US in Afghanistan; 8 More Killed
— news.antiwar.com — September was sort of a high water mark for the war in Afghanistan, at least compared to... other recent months. It was incredibly destructive, to be sure, but after the massive violence in August’s run-up to the election , it was the first month in ... (more) Worst Month Ever for US in Afghanistan; 8 More Killed

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Friday's Mini-Report
Political Animal — ... . * It pains me to admit it, but Rick Santorum's criticism of the Bush administration's Afghanistan policy happens to be correct. * I'm afraid Stephen Spruiell is ...

Bush on bin Laden: ‘I guess he is not dead.’
The Hollywood Liberal — ... : Asked whether al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden could be alive, Bush said “I guess he is not dead.” He, however, noted that Laden is hiding and “not leading victory parades” or “espousing his cause” on TV. He expressed confidence that Laden will be brought to justice which “he deserves to be” and it was a matter of time. Bush, who failed to properly resource the Afghanistan war over the term of his presidency, had some advice for Obama as he considers whether or not to send more U.S. troops into that conflict. “I hope ...

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