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(31 of 70)
Jul 2, 2009 11:25 AM
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Well, at last, we see two conservatives, Bret and Swordsman, express support for our troops in the most recent Afghanistan offensive.
Thanks!
The rest of the cons seem to want, at best, to ignore the troops and engage in partisan political bickering instead.
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"Facts Are Stupid Things" - Ronald Reagan
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(32 of 70)
Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 11:30 AM
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I doubt it is a Blow-torch and corkscrew type operation, at least where the towns and cities are concerned.
I don't think that Obama wants another Fallujah with the international community leveling charges of Abuse, Brutality, and Genocidal intent.
These Marines won't be allowed to dish it out like their forbears on Iwo, Pellileu, or Saipan.
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(33 of 70)
Jul 2, 2009 11:33 AM
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I don't have to voice support for the troops. People know I support them. Not only with my voice, but through the USO, Disable Veterans and gift packages I have sent to my nephew and men in his outfit.
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Beam me up Scottie, no intelligent life down here.
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(34 of 70)
Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM
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> I don't have to voice support for the troops. People
> know I support them. Not only with my voice, but
> through the USO, Disable Veterans and gift packages I
> have sent to my nephew and men in his outfit.
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> --
> Beam me up Scottie, no intelligent life down here.
I am involved with severla charities we visit the VA hospital in South Jersey on occasion and also donate things to the troops. There are thos ewho tlak and those who "DO". We all know who the talkers are.
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(35 of 70)
Jul 2, 2009 12:44 PM
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> Well, at last, we see two conservatives, Bret and
> Swordsman, express support for our troops in the most
> recent Afghanistan offensive.
>
> Thanks!
>
> The rest of the cons seem to want, at best, to ignore
> the troops and engage in partisan political bickering
> instead.
>
How disingenuous and phony you are! You jump on the bandwagon to bash Bush and our troops, yelling that the war in Iraq is lost. But now that Obama is President, our troops are brave little soldiers. I really don’t care what you think. I’m not here to look for your approval. I guess you didn’t read my post. I am very concerned for the safety of our troops. Iraq was one thing. It was necessary and you expect to lose some. But in Afghanistan, the mission isn’t all that clear. Is it going to be like Vietnam? Send out a battalion to take a hill and after sacrificing much, return it to the enemy?
Iraq was like clearing a hornet’s nest from the attic of your home. You withstand the stings to get rid of the danger. Afghanistan is going to be more like slapping the nest, sticking fire crackers in it and stirring up the nest without getting rid of it. Not smart.
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(36 of 70)
Jul 2, 2009 1:21 PM
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> > I don't have to voice support for the troops.
> People
> > know I support them. Not only with my voice,
> but
> > through the USO, Disable Veterans and gift
> packages I
> > have sent to my nephew and men in his outfit.
> >
> > --
> > Beam me up Scottie, no intelligent life down
> here.
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> I am involved with severla charities we visit the VA
> hospital in South Jersey on occasion and also donate
> things to the troops. There are thos ewho tlak and
> those who "DO". We all know who the talkers are.
It is through our actions that our troops and their families know who support them and who just gives them lip service.
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What me worry?
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Visit Monkey in the Middle
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(37 of 70)
Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 1:35 PM
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The Marines will do the job, never fear.
Semper Fi guys, I wish I could be there with you.
I expect that this will be just the beginning. More troops will become involved, and the Army won't want to be left out, not f it looks like the Marines are winning! 
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I'll try being nicer if you try being smarter...
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(38 of 70)
Jul 2, 2009 1:42 PM
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A shame some people have to use the troops yet again to score political points, I am sure the troops are tired of it. I just hope Ed Schultz gets onto Armed Services radio again.
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Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 2:05 PM
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> I thought Obama was bringin em all home?  Will
> Obama meet the coffins at the airport, and cry with
> the families as Bush did?
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Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 2:50 PM
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I wonder how many of those are strictly combat troops? Usually support troops (ie quartermaster, mechanics etc.) account for 40-50% of any listed number.
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Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 3:01 PM
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"I thought Obama was bringin em all home? "
However you have shown repeatedly that you think a lot of weird things that are not the case.....
Obama never said he was bringing the troops home from Afghanistan.
You have a lot of opinions about him. It is a shame you have no facts to go beside them.
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Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 3:09 PM
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> "I thought Obama was bringin em all home? "
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> However you have shown repeatedly that you think a
> lot of weird things that are not the case.....
>
> Obama never said he was bringing the troops home from
> Afghanistan.
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> You have a lot of opinions about him. It is a shame
> you have no facts to go beside them.
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> "It's interesting to note that there was little or
> no media focus on the 9-11 terrorists during the Bush
> administration and therefore no public outrage."
> - Whitehall
No one has the facts on Obama....not even Michelle.....not even himself.  http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=98546 A new born cannot remember where it was born.
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(43 of 70)
Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 3:28 PM
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They picked the Marines because they will do what they are told. This will most likely be a light hands operation, minimal heavy stuff unless they can push the bad guys out into the open.
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(44 of 70)
Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 3:33 PM
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Could be as little as 25% to 35%.
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(45 of 70)
Re: 4,000 US Marines Invade Taliban Stronghold
Jul 2, 2009 4:49 PM
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> They picked the Marines because they will do what
> they are told. This will most likely be a light hands
> operation, minimal heavy stuff unless they can push
> the bad guys out into the open.
>
The Marines are given 2nd hand equipment from the army and navy and then turn it around and improve the efficiency. Small arms is an M16 lying on the deck. Put that same M16 into the hands of a Marine and you have a heavy weapons expert.
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