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• “Barack Obama Is No Churchill”

  
  NO QUARTER — Authority: 548
  ^ ^ ^ bumped up ^ ^ ^ So the other night, Obama had his big Afghanistan speech. Finally, after months of waiting for a decision regarding the request by General McChrystal, Obama laid out his plan, pretty much what had been telegraphed to us before the speech (yet, he still had to get in his photo op and ...
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• No plan for a U.S. Exit from Afghanistan for now

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Washington, Dec.7 (ANI): The Obama administration has reportedly told American military forces to remain in Afghanistan for as long as required, and added that it is wrong to assume that an early exit is in the offing.The announcement was made to counter criticism that President Obama had sent the wrong signal in his ...
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• Max Headroom: John McCain lets Sarah Palin know where she stands

  
  ShortFormBlog — Authority: 525
  Is this a compliment? On “Meet The Press” this week, John McCain said that he was proud of his former Veep candidate, Sarah Palin, and said that even though she’s “irrelevant,” people continue to attack her. Sounds backhanded. Mitt Romney’s stance You know this guy’s gonna make another run for ...
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• Petraeus Says Hes Apolitical - Doesnt Vote

  
  Today With President Barack Obama — Authority: 152
  This is a smart stance for Gen. David Petraeus:
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• Petraeus: Surge Worked (and the President agrees)

  
  Northloop Neighborhoods - Community News & Directory — Authority: 167
  On Fox News Sunday today, General David Petraeus , Commander of US Central Command, responded to a pointed question from journalist Chris Wallace with a surprising answer. To the question, “Did the President ever acknowledge that the surge in Iraq was successful?” Petraeus answered “He did, in fact”. ...
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• Using Lessons From Iraq

  
  BeltwayBlips - Top Political News, Videos, and Blogs — Authority: 582
  Gen. David Petraeus says Obama acknowledges success of Iraq surge, learning from it for Afghan plan • Officials: Bin Laden Crossing Afghan-Pakistan Border • LIVESHOTS: Straight Talk from the General • Dems Acknowledge Few Ways to Prevent Surge Sister Toldjah found this 4 hours ago on foxnews.com Find ...
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• US general: Helmand push paves way for surge (AP)

  
  enUws — Authority: 172
  AP – Gen. David Petraeus says the Marine Corps offensive launched Friday in southern Afghanistan is part of preparations for … View post: (AP)"> (AP)">US general: Helmand push paves way for surge (AP)
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• “Barack Obama Is No Churchill”

  
  NO QUARTER — Authority: 548
  So the other night, Obama had his big Afghanistan speech. Finally, after months of waiting for a decision regarding the request by General McChrystal, Obama laid out his plan, pretty much what had been telegraphed to us before the speech (yet, he still had to get in his photo op and applause, lest he whither away). ...
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• Pak home to Mullah Omar for most of the time : Petraeus

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Lahore, Dec.5 (ANI): While Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has denied the presence of the Taliban leadership in the country, US Central Command Chief General David Petraeus has reiterated that top Taliban leaders have taken refuge in the country, and that Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Omar stays most, if not ...
  2 days ago

• New Offensive in Helmand Province. But Why?

  
  The New Republic - The Plank Feed — Authority: 150
  Today, the U.S. Marines kicked off a new push against bad guys in Afghanistans fertile and poppy-rich southern province. Per the AP: Gen. David Petraeus says the Marine Corps offensive launched Friday in southern Afghanistan is part of preparations for the arrival of 30,000 new U.S. reinforcements. Petraeus told ...
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• Is Containing Al-Qaeda the Real Endgame in Afghanistan-Pakistan?

  
  The Washington Independent Blog — Authority: 154
  Dedicated readers know that since March I’ve been trying to determine how the Obama administration conceives of the actual endgame in Afghanistan-Pakistan — that is, the point at which we can say the mission is successful. The whole strategy is geared around the elimination of al-Qaeda’s safe havens in ...
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• History is Weird, my New World Order unveiled.

  
  Dummidumbwit's Weblog — Authority: 143
  History is Weird my New World Order unveiled. History is weird , the old reformation era alignments are out of date in the United States of the 21st century in part due to the excesses of the Protestant Hard right, among other things.The left, See’s the trend as being towards agnosticism ...
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• Obama and Afghanistan: Bad Speech, Good Strategy

  
  Pajamas Media — Authority: 820
  The president has taken the right course in Afghanistan, but has failed to explain it properly to the American people.
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• Petraeus Defends Pakistans Fight Against Insurgents

  
  Northloop Neighborhoods - Community News & Directory — Authority: 167
  Days after President Obama announced his decision to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, who commands American troops throughout the Middle East and South Asia, talks with Steve Inskeep about a country where Obama cannot send more forces: Pakistan. » E-Mail This      » Add to ...
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• Petraeus: 2011 Troop Drawdown Date Doesnt Mean Well Be Racing For The Exits

  
  TPM LiveWire — Authority: 805
  Gen. David Petraeus appeared on CNN last night to discuss President Obamas new Afghanistan strategy -- announced in a speech Tuesday night -- and called it "realistic" and "reassuring." Watch the video below. CNNs Anderson Cooper asked "what kind of message is sent to our enemy" by the 2011 drawdown date for U.S. ...
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• Petraeus defends withdrawal date

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 825
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• Honduras Congress will NOT reinstate Zelaya

  
  BeltwayBlips - Top Political News, Videos, and Blogs — Authority: 582
  111 out of the 128 members of the Honduran Congress present voted against reinstating deposed president Mel Zelaya. The vote came after an all-day session where the Congress reviewed several reports from the country’s institutions, including the Supreme Court, the Attorney General, ... Fausta posted 4 hours ago ...
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• Petraeus Speaks on Afghanistan Plan

  
  Today With President Barack Obama — Authority: 152
  David Petraeus speaks to Joe Scarborough on the Afghanistan plan. "Were not trying to make Sweden in Afghanistan." Petraeus says Obama was not dithering. "This process was quite good," he said. It sharpened objectives in a much more detailed and nuanced way, he said. Petraeus says he hasnt heard Dick Cheneys ...
  4 days ago

• This just in: Gay marriage on tap in Senate

  
  BeltwayBlips - Top Political News, Videos, and Blogs — Authority: 582
  Senate Democrats have just put out a notice: yes they do plan to debate the same-sex marriage bill — passed again by the Assembly last night — today. They will vote on the DRP, Tier V pension plan, public authority reform and marriage equality. These have all passed in the ... Ben Smiths Blog found this 3 ...
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• The Day After: A Hollow Withdrawal Pledge Comes Into Focus

  
  The New Republic - The Plank Feed — Authority: 150
  Barack Obamas aides can pat themselves on the back today; they have succeeded in spinning the presidents new troop surge as a simultaneous plan for leaving Afghanistan. And I can see honest logic there: By delivering a hard punch to the Taliban, you hope to create conditions that allow even flawed Afghan security ...
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