Comments on: Victory in Afghanistan is Still Possible http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:53:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: The Greenroom » Forum Archive » Half-Measures http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-72359 The Greenroom » Forum Archive » Half-Measures Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:11:49 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-72359 [...] out a half-measure.  Compromise works in budget negotiations – not war. 3. Even some Republicans are starting to question whether we should be in Afghanistan at all, if we’re not prepared to win by all means necessary. [...] [...] out a half-measure.  Compromise works in budget negotiations – not war. 3. Even some Republicans are starting to question whether we should be in Afghanistan at all, if we’re not prepared to win by all means necessary. [...]

]]> By: Top Ten Questions and Answers on Obama’s Strategy in Afghanistan | Conservative Principles Now http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-72205 Top Ten Questions and Answers on Obama’s Strategy in Afghanistan | Conservative Principles Now Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:45:46 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-72205 [...] Even some Republicans are starting to question whether we should be in Afghanistan at all, if we’re not prepared to win by all means necessary. [...] [...] Even some Republicans are starting to question whether we should be in Afghanistan at all, if we’re not prepared to win by all means necessary. [...]

]]> By: The Senate Cloakroom: Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 | Conservative Principles Now http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-72197 The Senate Cloakroom: Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 | Conservative Principles Now Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:31:12 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-72197 [...] if their concerns are not addressed. Senators are also likely to weigh in on the President’s Afghanistan announcement, which is scheduled for Tuesday [...] [...] if their concerns are not addressed. Senators are also likely to weigh in on the President’s Afghanistan announcement, which is scheduled for Tuesday [...]

]]> By: Top Ten Questions and Answers on Obama’s Strategy in Afghanistan | The Foundry http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-72178 Top Ten Questions and Answers on Obama’s Strategy in Afghanistan | The Foundry Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:07:13 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-72178 [...] Even some Republicans are starting to question whether we should be in Afghanistan at all, if we’re not prepared to win by all means necessary. [...] [...] Even some Republicans are starting to question whether we should be in Afghanistan at all, if we’re not prepared to win by all means necessary. [...]

]]> By: Bruce Cameron http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-72166 Bruce Cameron Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:10:25 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-72166 Real Clear Politics Poll this is not right Obama is at a low not 50% but more 41% and almost 60% Disaprovel for one say He is a trader to our Country and need to be impeach'et Now not later He Broke is Oath He took I think he whats to run the E U we need a Oath Keeper in the Whitehouse and it's not Obama. he need's to go along with Read and Nancy P for Pork and anyone who has not payed ther Tax's they should not have a vote till they Do or Kick them out Also . No more pork spending.or Rais's in the congress and the Sen. till you pay the ssi amd Vet Comp rais's Its WE THE PEOPLE NOT we the gov't WE WILL VOTE THE dEMORATS OUT IN 2010 WE WON'T FORGET OR GO AWAY Real Clear Politics Poll this is not right Obama is at a low not 50% but more 41% and almost 60% Disaprovel for one say He is a trader to our Country and need to be impeach'et Now not later He Broke is Oath He took I think he whats to run the E U we need a Oath Keeper in the Whitehouse and it's not Obama. he need's to go along with Read and Nancy P for Pork and anyone who has not payed ther Tax's they should not have a vote till they Do or Kick them out Also . No more pork spending.or Rais's in the congress and the Sen. till you pay the ssi amd Vet Comp rais's Its WE THE PEOPLE NOT we the gov't WE WILL VOTE THE dEMORATS OUT IN 2010 WE WON'T FORGET OR GO AWAY

]]> By: The Senate Cloakroom: Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 : Conservative Blog: Urban Conservative 2.0 – Conservative News & Politics http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-71877 The Senate Cloakroom: Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 : Conservative Blog: Urban Conservative 2.0 – Conservative News & Politics Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:41:16 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-71877 [...] if their concerns are not addressed. Senators are also likely to weigh in on the President’s Afghanistan announcement, which is scheduled for Tuesday [...] [...] if their concerns are not addressed. Senators are also likely to weigh in on the President’s Afghanistan announcement, which is scheduled for Tuesday [...]

]]> By: Roger S., Ma. http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-70449 Roger S., Ma. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:47:53 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-70449 Having a "heart" is not enough. Getting "one's heart in" something requires a mind. It takes more, much more, than the easy words of scripted campaign rhetoric. For instance, a diligent bending of the will to immutable facts, both specific and of wider scope, is required. Connecting the dots is needed -- with an appreciation that these dots are real, and wishing won't move a one of them. That takes a mind, something more than the simple sum of the parts, intelligence and information. To quote Robert Frost: "...it's knowing what to do with things that counts." An election campaign doesn't require that, which is why these things have always been a poor measure. A better measure was the "present" votes in the Illinois legislature. That was the truest "hint" of things to come. Most voters didn't appreciate that. Next time, they might. "It's knowing what to do with things that counts"! Having a “heart” is not enough. Getting “one’s heart in” something requires a mind. It takes more, much more, than the easy words of scripted campaign rhetoric.

For instance, a diligent bending of the will to immutable facts, both specific and of wider scope, is required. Connecting the dots is needed — with an appreciation that these dots are real, and wishing won’t move a one of them. That takes a mind, something more than the simple sum of the parts, intelligence and information.

To quote Robert Frost: “…it’s knowing what to do with things that counts.” An election campaign doesn’t require that, which is why these things have always been a poor measure. A better measure was the “present” votes in the Illinois legislature. That was the truest “hint” of things to come. Most voters didn’t appreciate that. Next time, they might. “It’s knowing what to do with things that counts”!

]]> By: Oscar Patino http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-70320 Oscar Patino Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:44:43 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-70320 Mr. Obama's heart appears to follow the dictates of his socialist soul, thus we can not expect his actions to be in the best interest of the nation that has objectively demonstrated the virtues of freedom, the free market and individual responsibility. Let's evaluate him on his actions rather that his rhetoric. He has had since August to make a decision on the recommendation of the general he chose to lead in Afghanistan, but has not, even though the delay puts the defenders of our freedom in danger. That is reckless, immoral and irresponsible. Mr. Obama's heart appears to follow the dictates of his socialist soul, thus we can not expect his actions to be in the best interest of the nation that has objectively demonstrated the virtues of freedom, the free market and individual responsibility. Let's evaluate him on his actions rather that his rhetoric. He has had since August to make a decision on the recommendation of the general he chose to lead in Afghanistan, but has not, even though the delay puts the defenders of our freedom in danger. That is reckless, immoral and irresponsible.

]]> By: Warren Lyckman, Hill http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-70259 Warren Lyckman, Hill Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:47:28 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-70259 Obama's great speach making is about to catch up on him. Great speaches don't result in great results or even any results at all Obama's great speach making is about to catch up on him. Great speaches don't result in great results or even any results at all

]]> By: Betty http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/20/victory-in-afghanistan-is-still-possible/#comment-70231 Betty Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:35:47 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/?p=20356#comment-70231 Obama is leading America down a path of destruction. He is to much of a push over to lead America. Bringing terrorist muslims on American soil to be tried in our civilian courts. giving rights to them that belong to American citizens. Spending and corruption surrounds him and his people in charge. appointing czars without Senate approval. Take his sweet time making a decision conserning our troops. The list is endless. He is not qualified for the job. Obama is leading America down a path of destruction. He is to much of a push over to lead America. Bringing terrorist muslims on American soil to be tried in our civilian courts. giving rights to them that belong to American citizens. Spending and corruption surrounds him and his people in charge. appointing czars without Senate approval. Take his sweet time making a decision conserning our troops. The list is endless. He is not qualified for the job.

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