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    • The Obama candidacy and the new consensus on Afghanistan

      Posted by Sandyenglish

      The statements made by Barack Obama during his visit to Afghanistan over the weekend verify that his campaign for president is the mouthpiece for a significant section of the American ruling elite that is insisting on a shift in US policy in the Middle East and Central Asia. Far from proposing any retreat from militarism, Obama is arguing for a faster drawdown of troop numbers in Iraq and a reduction in tensions with Iran, only in order to facilitate a major escalation of US military operations in Afghanistan, potentially extending them into Pakistan.

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    • Obama visits Basra and Baghdad

      Posted by Jeff from International Herald Tribune

      Obama met with Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, the United States ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker, the Iraqi national security adviser, Mowaffak al-Rubaie, and other Iraqi officials.

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      Iraq PM: Troops out 'as soon as possible'

      Posted by Jeff from MSNBC

      Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says U.S. troops should leave Iraq "as soon as possible," according to a magazine report in which he also called presidential candidate Barack Obama's suggestion of 16 months "the right timeframe for a withdrawal."

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    Damianmann comments on:

    Duo take Obama birth challenge to Court

    er…....

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    4:17 pm 11/26/08
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    cheryltaragin comments on:

    Official: Richardson to be commerce secretary

    I like Richardson and believe he has a meaningful place in this administration, but Commerce Secretary? What's the expertise? Do you agree? And if so, where do you think Richardson is better suited?

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    10:58 am 11/23/08
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    speedtraphunter comments on:

    Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security Secretary?

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    12:20 am 11/22/08
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    dude comments on:

    Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security Secretary?

    if her decades of failing to secure the Mexico-AZ border are any indication, then she should do a real bang-up job securing the whole country

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    12:15 pm 11/20/08
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    Damianmann comments on:

    Obama advisers: Bush era war criminals will walk

    I think it’s time to say no to this. If we supported Obama to bring about change, then we have to insist that’s what he delivers

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    5:08 pm 11/18/08
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    charlieprofit comments on:

    Obama's Transparent Presidency: Weekly YouTube Addresses

    Obama will cause more of a recession. He wants to implement all kinds of programs. The money has to come from somewhere. We already know he is going to raise taxes on the very companies that provide jobs to the people. In order for those companies to afford the increase, prices will go up. People will buy less. Employees will get laid off. Welfare will be at an all time high. With the US Gov handing out checks, there will be a larger influx of immigrants (legal and illegal) which will put even more strain. McCain would NOT raise those taxes and would create incentives to stimulate job growth which would obviously get the economy going. Can it be explained any more simple?

     

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    4:38 pm 11/16/08
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    wmurray8 comments on:

    Obama's Transparent Presidency: Weekly YouTube Addresses

    The only fear I have is an economical fear. A total collapse of the world economy. I have absolutely no fear of any country’s military aggression. I do have a fear thatourr country is going into a severe recession or depression. The mismangement of our economy and our getting off the gold standard will be the cause of it. It will not only cause a severe reciession in the US but the world as well. It has already started… I am totally out of equities and are in all cash positions. Others would be wise to do the same. As far as Obama is concerned, he will will do a better job the anyone else who could have been selected.

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    4:19 pm 11/16/08
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    Jeff

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    Damian proudly worked to elect Barack Obama and turn Nevada blue.

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