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Entries tagged with 'Afghanistan'Chill out until Obama decidesRe: "Excessive Ruminations -- U.S. ill-served by Obama's Afghan indecisiveness," Thursday Editorials. The Dallas Morning News waited until President Barack Obama was overseas on a crucial Asia trip to criticize his laudable caution in deciding appropriate Afghan troop levels. Some... Obama tours don't impress meRe: "Excessive Ruminations -- U.S. ill-served by Obama's Afghan indecisiveness," Thursday editorial. The editorial begins: "President Barack Obama continues to impress the world with his vision, confidence and clarity of thought." If this is how The Dallas Morning News wants... On Afghanistan: Decisions made in haste ...There must be a way to blame President Barack Obama for everything under the sun and moon right now. The president is taking too long to decide the future for the U.S. in Afghanistan. He's "dithering," former Vice President Dick... Public clueless about Afghan warRe: "Afghanistan," Sunday Letters. These letters clearly reveal why no matter what decision President Barack Obama makes, he will face severe criticism. What would the world be like if President Franklin Roosevelt had simply ignored the surprise attack on Pearl... On Afghanistan: Get it rightI recall that in the '60s, Gen. William Westmoreland requested and received an infusion of troops which led to some half-million troops in Vietnam. I feel sure Westy thought he was right, and most of us veterans at the time... Rush in Afghanistan is wrongRe: "Can't Wait for a Plan -- Image of Afghan disarray undermines Obama," Friday Editorials. Doing the same thing over and over again is insanity. We rushed into Afghanistan in 2001 with no clearly defined mission or long-term military and... On Afghanistan: We're too timidThe insurgents in Afghanistan must be comfortable dealing with President Barack Obama. Since our timidity has been on display, the Taliban are showing no fear. The president, fiddling with excuses, should be a significant aid to Taliban recruiting. Charles S.... The Afghanistan quagmireDid you know that there are 12 troops (US, international, and Afghan) in Afghanistan for every one Taliban guerrilla? And that the Taliban are still winning? We know how this story ends, because we've already seen it in the original... On AfghanistanA dangerous waiting game Re: "Troops decision on hold -- White House signals that Obama to wait for election resolution, stable leadership," Monday news story. On Aug. 30, acclaimed military strategist Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal submitted his assessment of the... We'll regret rushing againRe: "War of Necessity -- Waiting for clean election will take too long," Wednesday Editorials. Act in haste, repent at leisure. Or has The Dallas Morning News already forgotten how our haste to invade Iraq played out? Bob Stern, Dallas... Texas Faith: What's the moral thing to do in Afghanistan?President Obama faces the most important decision of his presidency as he determines what to do about Afghanistan. He's getting plenty of military and political advice, but our Texas Faith panel offers some moral advice. Read and comment here about... On Afghanistan: Commit or quit ...Re: "Obama says force won't be slashed -- But he indicates to leaders that he's still unsure about buildup," Wednesday news story. Oct. 7 was the eighth anniversary of our entry into war in Afghanistan. It was also my first-born... Fact check on border guardsRe: "Link immigration, Afghanistan," by John B. Dodson, Thursday Letters John B. Dodson makes an appealing argument when he states: "It would still take a lot fewer troops spaced every three feet on our southern and northern borders than it... Sick, tired and ready to come homeAfghanistan is a hellhole. Afghanistan has always been a hellhole. Afghanistan always will be a hellhole. It cannot be any better because it is brought low by tribalism, fundamentalist religion and corruption. So why are we condemning our soldiers to... Link immigration, AfghanistanRe: "Deadliest battle in over a year kills 8 soldiers -- 20 Afghan troops also captured at remote post near Pakistan border," Monday news story. After nine years, Russia finally figured out in the 1980s that there was no way... Troops need supplies -- why?Recently, my employer started a drive to collect items requested by our troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. These items include toothpaste and toothbrushes, foot care ointment, canned fruit, alcohol-free body wipes (so as to not offend the Muslim locals)... What's next in Afghanistan? (Editorial board sounds off)Every week, we poll the members of the editorial board on a timely and divisive topic. This week, the question is: Obama has said he's not going to decide whether to escalate in Afghanistan until he has "the strategy right."... War effort doesn't existRe: "No more pulled punches," by Thomas Webb, Tuesdsay Letters. Comparing the bombing of Dresden and Tokyo during World War II to inflicting civilian casualties in the Afghan war is off base. The residents of both cities at that time... No more pulled punchesU.S. commanders in Afghanistan are taking steps to limit civilian casualties. This sounds like the good and moral thing to do, but it puts our troops at risk and will make it more difficult to win this war. Civilian casualties,... On the war in Afghanistan ...Stay focused in Afghanistan ... I believe some people have lost sight of our reasons for being in Afghanistan. We are not there to rebuild the nation; we are there to seek out and bring to justice the perpetrators of... |