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Top 3 Reasons The Obama Surge Fails

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Daniel

On tuesday, Dec. 1, President Obama finally decided on a direction for Afghanistan. Along with his decision, came many opinions on the speech. Everything from talking about how good or bad the delivery was, to how many troops, to why … Continue reading →

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Obama Rejects Proposed Strategies for Afghanistan

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Daniel

Nov 11 has now come and gone, and so have all the proposals for action in Afghanistan. The hand-picked general submitted his assessment, which itself brought a good deal of controversy. However, General McChrystal was put on hold for Olympic … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Awaits Tee Time Decision

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Daniel

Almost two months ago, General McChrystal submitted his assessment on the situation in Afghanistan along with some requests. His most debated request being a surge of troops in upwards of 40,000. Still without a decision, President Obama has yet to … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game for Afghanistan

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Daniel

With the announcement of a run-off election for November 7 in Afghanistan, hopes for action by President Obama rise. Without having made one decision about future actions in Afghanistan, it looks as though a decision won’t be made any time … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Waits on Health Care Reform

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Daniel

Day in and day out, people turn on the news and hear more and more about the proposed health care reform, and how the President wants it done and passed in as little time as possible. True that there are … Continue reading →

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