"I will make the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban the top priority that it should be. This is a war that we have to win." --Obama July 2008

"I'm always worried about using the word 'victory,' because, you know, it invokes this notion of Emperor Hirohito coming down and signing a surrender to MacArthur" --Obama July 2009

Lets see what happens, hes been dithering and pushing Government run health care that no one wants while Taliban goons take potshots at our undermanned forces. He'll either have to escalate, or pull our guys out of there before anymore get killed. He wont be able to vote present this time, its all up to him and we're all watching.

What's alarming to me his that this administration is taking its sweet time answering the generals requests for troops to carry out the mission effectively, yet is so willing to ram TARP, health care, and cap & trade through with few, if any, reading the bill. Seems like quite a disconnect to me.

I disagree; I think their priorities are right where they want them.

"I'm always worried about using the word 'victory,' because, you know, it invokes this notion of Emperor Hirohito coming down and signing a surrender to MacArthur" --Obama July 2009

First of all, what's wrong with that? But....

+LOL+ That's a funny quote; especially since Hirohito was nowhere near the surrender ceremony. Foreign Minister M. Shigemitsu signed the surrender. I'm surprised he knew Macarthur was there. But then, he wouldn't know much about American history. Kenyan history, now.....

You think Chicago doesn't need an economical boost the Olympics would grant it?

Oh, and while talking about the president's time prioritising

http://www.cracked.com/blog/history-texbook-from-the-future-holy-shit/

Whats wrong with that? well, for starters, why would we have soldiers fighting and dying if we're not interested in victory? Candidate Obama said we must win in Afghanistan, now we learn that he's not interested in victory or the advice of his top General.

I think you misread my post; somehow, i don't think you and Obama see this situation the same way.

"cracked is disgustingly liberal. their articles are sacrificing hilarity (which they used to have) for their political agendas. And that article was one of the many non funny ones."--Taltamir

Most of the time, yes, but that's no reason not to laugh at it. And a lot of their pop-cultural stuff is an absolute riot. I read an article some time ago, about the physical realities of super powers, and I laughed so hard I cried.

There is one writer, though, whose articles are usually pretty conservative. I just read one the other day (which I of course can't locate just now--I wish it gave you a history of what articles you've read, like YouTube), that was very funny, and rightist in its perspective. He must be like the Elizabeth Hasselbeck of the staff.

 Here, this isn't the srticle, but it'll do:

http://www.cracked.com/article/116_5-facts-about-woodstock-hippies-dont-want-you-to-know/

Remember back before the election? When people worried about Obama's level of experience?  (Well, with anything besides voting to kill live born abortions and voting present?  He was actually good at those things.)

Turns out the worriers were right.  He really is clueless.

The General, in his life-time professional military experience, asks for more troops to win the war on terror in Afghanistan.

Obama, in his community organizer experience, says we don't need more troops right now General, we need more strategizing.

Wow.  Obama's statement shows how little he knows about the military, about fighting a war.  What does he think the hundreds/thousands of people in headquarter positions (in Afghanistan) and around the world are doing 24/7?  They're strategizing to win this thing!  It's a constant fluid process.

So obviously Obama's double speak is really:  "Sorry General.  First off, you pissed me off by telling people I'm not paying attention.  So, no.  Second, I have anti-war people at home to bow down too.  So, no.  Third, what the heck do I need to give reasons to you for?  I'm the boss.  The big khuna.  Those dying soldiers probably didn't vote for me anyway, so screw'm.  The Olympics is way more important to THIS community organizer!  Oh, and once we get a litte time between your interview and the future...you are so fired."