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2009-10-13 Afghanistan

Unannounced Support Troops Swelling U.S. Force in Afghanistan

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Posted by trailing wife 2009-10-13 17:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 shame ObamaCo. feel they have to hide it from their nutroots supporters. Remember, this was "the good war" when they could attempt to beat up W about it.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-10-13 20:33|| 2009-10-13 20:33|| Front Page Top

#2 I think this is a mistake. We don't need thousands and thousands of support personnel all tethered to an increasingly tenuous supply chain. We either need 1) troops for clear and hold, which means as many people at the tip of the spear as possible in the villages, or 2) troops for counter-strike actions, which means the special forces etc., and the modicum of support they require.

Posted by Steve White 2009-10-13 20:55|| 2009-10-13 20:55|| Front Page Top

#3 The big conflict in the administration over Afghanistan is between those who want more combat troops in-country and those who want Predators/SF/Peace Corps/NGOs/Camouflaged-Meals-On-Wheels instead.

Depending on where the support troops end up, it
sounds like a compromise.

Posted by Pappy 2009-10-13 21:14|| 2009-10-13 21:14|| Front Page Top

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