Petraeus Political Ambitions Guide Decision Making


	Petraeus Political Ambitions Guide Decision Making

BobbyRutan

9-13-2007 12:32 PM

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bush, petraeus, surge, terror, islam, war, republican, conservative, democrat, election

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Mr Khadim is sceptical that the "surge" is working. Commenting on the US military alliance with the Sunni tribes in Anbar province, he said: "They will take your money, but when the money runs out they will change sides again."

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9-13-2007 4:56 PM

cptenaud

If his resume is as bad as Bush. He may become our
president. We seem to like dumb asses in power.

9-13-2007 11:10 PM

Harlin Pike

No person or event endorsed by the "Bush" administration can be beneficial to mankind in general.
If you think so, I can only hope you have a ticket to ride on the George Herbert Walker Bush aircraft carrier when things get nasty abroad.

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