Obama On Afghanistan - Waiting For The Election?


	Obama On Afghanistan - Waiting For The Election?

merrie

10-19-2009 6:43 PM

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0bama-the right war, abdullah/karzai election, new york times, sen kerry

merrie says:

Where's the trust? The White House denies this health care link but the Times runs the speculation anyway. Is there a botox shortage or are Times reporters just having trouble keeping a straight face?

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