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December 2, 2009
Der Spiegel Has Obama's Number
For each troop movement, Obama had a number to match.
US strength in Afghanistan will be tripled relative to the Bush years, a fact that is sure to impress hawks in America. But just 18 months later, just in time for Obama's re-election campaign, the horror of war is to end and the draw down will begin. The doves of peace will be let free. - Opinion: Searching in Vain for the Obama Magic - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - InternationalWell, at least the Germans are twigging to this doofus.
Posted by Vanderleun at December 2, 2009 10:55 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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The surge is also supposed to be completed (technically) a few months shy of the 2010 Congressional elections. Which leaves the Democrats plenty time to either be able to 'claim credit' or to burnish their anti-war credentials.
Posted by: Pappy at December 2, 2009 6:18 PM