Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The Obama administration warned the US public yesterday to brace itself for an increase in American casualties as it prepares to step up the fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan and the border regions of Pakistan. Against a background of widespread protests in Pakistan and Afghanistan over US operations since Obama became president, the vice-president, Joe Biden, said yesterday that US forces would be engaged in many more operations as it takes the fight to its enemies in the region. The Obama administration is to double the number of US troops in Afghanistan to 60,000 and when asked in a television interview if the US public should expect more American casualties, Biden said: "I hate to say it, but yes, I think there will be. There will be an uptick." http://www.campaignforliberty.com/wire.php?view=2118 Change?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffire Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 lol he "hates to say it". Biden secretly gets giddy over the idea of war, because it makes him seem necessary to the safety of average Americans. It's the same strange complex Bush had - "Now that I'm a wartime president, everyone will view me as their protector!" Terrorists are like the adult version of the boogie monsters children get scared are living under their beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 There was a terrorist under my bed when I was growing up and one in the closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (starts contemplating an "enter sandman" parody) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The Obama administration warned the US public yesterday to brace itself for an increase in American casualties as it prepares to step up the fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan and the border regions of Pakistan. Against a background of widespread protests in Pakistan and Afghanistan over US operations since Obama became president, the vice-president, Joe Biden, said yesterday that US forces would be engaged in many more operations as it takes the fight to its enemies in the region. The Obama administration is to double the number of US troops in Afghanistan to 60,000 and when asked in a television interview if the US public should expect more American casualties, Biden said: "I hate to say it, but yes, I think there will be. There will be an uptick." http://www.campaignforliberty.com/wire.php?view=2118 Change?:rolleyes: lol he "hates to say it". Biden secretly gets giddy over the idea of war, because it makes him seem necessary to the safety of average Americans. It's the same strange complex Bush had - "Now that I'm a wartime president, everyone will view me as their protector!" Fuck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck kottke Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Hmm.. How about a policy of promoting economic improvement in the region, so people on the edge have more to live for than strapping bombs to their bodies, or joining militant groups? Maybe promoting Women's Rights by funding schools and promoting business development and education? Or, is that too much to ask?? I've seen the problem, and yes, there's opression of women, education, and freedom in general in the Tribal regions, but: It seems to me local people only support 'terror' groups (extremists) when their world is in turmoil, they've had little opportunity outside of the confines of their close-knit groups, and they feel 'threatened' from without. Change is slow, so this is some sort of US PR thing it looks to be, unless the activities are strictly aimed at training camps, and work long-term improvements in helping people help themselves, it probably won't work too well.. Change comes from within, provided information and ideas are allowed from the outside.. Peaceful change is often the only true lasting change that's possible. You catch more flies with honey, and more converts with examples and steady help, than at the end of a stick.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Fuck off. Not a fan of Change?:rolleyes: Lets keep the same thing and call it change! How about you learn something and fuck off? If you're not intelligent enough to add anything, then FUCK OFF....it's not that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Not a fan of Change?:rolleyes: Lets keep the same thing and call it change! How about you learn something and fuck off? If you're not intelligent enough to add anything, then FUCK OFF....it's not that hard. Fuck off more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Man your intelligence is amazing. You must be a college grad! Where did you learn such big complex words? The Jerry Springer show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Man your intelligence is amazing. You must be a college grad! Where did you learn such big complex words? The Jerry Springer show? Actually I watch Maury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Actually I watch Maury. Judge Judy is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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