OBAMA'S WAR

President Obama addressed the nation today.His message was more war. It appears that Afghanistan is where Alqueda is. Gee, 7 years looking for them in Iraq must have been a mistake. President Obama and the National Security Council reported we need a Surge in Afghanistan to win the war on Terror. Actually they called it an "increase in troops". Still, that is a surge.
The President does recognize that winning the war on Terror requires much more that just sending men and women to fight. He mentioned sending troops to train the Kabul Governments troops. He also mentioned spending money for specialists to help in Agriculture and Education.
President Obama does not hold the Fairy Tale of American style Democracy for the area. He spoke of talking to moderate Taliban members. He spoke of the Radical Terrorists in the mountains of Pakistan. At least it is clear that the Administrations objective is to go after the Terrorists.
I think we can all agree that the President does not want a long engagement in the area. He will adjust the course we take not just "stay the course" and most importantly the president is going to reach out to some of the enemy.
I realize we have to do something in that area but I fear that we can get bogged down there and loose many troops. He does not share the Fantasy that America can simply invade a country. topple it's government and set up a Western democracy. I pray this works and the troops can return home to their families.
I refer you my Post "The Soviet Union in Afghanistan" for more information on Afghanistan.

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