Afghanistan - Some in Military Think No One is Watching


	Afghanistan - Some in Military Think No One is Watching

nedhamson1

7-8-2009 8:08 PM

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afghanistan, obama_honor, peace

nedhamson1 says:

Speculation that many more American troops may be sent to Afghanistan must be based on thinking entire American public is asleep, dumb and that the President has no problem with going back on his word to his supporters.

Wrong, wrong and wrong!

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