A democracy which makes or even effectively prepares for modern, scientific war must necessarily cease to be democratic. No country can be really well prepared for modern war unless it is governed by a tyrant, at the head of a highly trained and perfectly obedient bureaucracy. –Aldous Huxley
I heard Ayatollah, Voted Yes On Prop 8
What great news! Obviously the big question is what does the puppet Ahmadinejad do without the mighty Ayatollah’s hand up his ass. But with Iran’s young, and optimistic population I am eager to see what develops with all the power shifting that is going to happen. This is a great opportunity for this country and could help temper some middle east pressure. I am going on record as saying Obama’s desire to send 30,000 more troops is a HUGE mistake. I know conservatives love to send out the letter from the senile 95 year old man but,
First he called the President of the United States “Son” there is huge issues with that alone.[*]
Second so what the General asked for more troops, that is the default answer for a General, Police Chief or any person put in charge of a peace keeping operation. YES, I am sure you can do better with more men, SO WHAT make it work.
Third, We have them out numbered 12 to 1, how is this thing not over? I think the Generals may need to find other lines of work if you can win a battle where you have them out numbered 12 to 1.[*]
Fourth, we keep sinking more and more money and not getting anything back. Why do conservatives whine about the waste in budget spending for everything but Military? We spend and spend money on these operations and what do we have to show for it besides a few thousand dead American Soliders and about a Million or so dead civilians?
Annual Funding for U.S. Combat Operations in Afghanistan[*]
Fiscal Year
$ in Billions
2001
N/A
2002
20.8 (See “NOTE” below)
2003
14.7
2004
14.5
2005
20
2006
19
2007
36.9
2008
42.1
2009
60.2
TOTAL
228.2*
* Of the $130 billion for Fiscal Year 2010 operations in Iraq and Afghanistan currently awaiting final approval by Congress, roughly half, or around $65 billion, will likely go to Afghanistan. This additional funding will not cover any further increases in troop levels that President Obama might request. Adding in the cost of 30,000 additional troops (an estimated $30 billion), together with Afghanistan’s portion of the $130 billion, total funding to date for Afghanistan could exceed $325 billion in Fiscal Year 2010.
NOTE: 2002 figure includes both FY 2001 and 2002 funding.
We need to throttle back on the war drums and get focuses on fixing what is wrong with our country!
Ding Dong the Wicked Ayatollah is Dead
By ✖ the Monk ✖ on December 20th, 2009
I heard Ayatollah, Voted Yes On Prop 8
What great news! Obviously the big question is what does the puppet Ahmadinejad do without the mighty Ayatollah’s hand up his ass. But with Iran’s young, and optimistic population I am eager to see what develops with all the power shifting that is going to happen. This is a great opportunity for this country and could help temper some middle east pressure. I am going on record as saying Obama’s desire to send 30,000 more troops is a HUGE mistake. I know conservatives love to send out the letter from the senile 95 year old man but,
First he called the President of the United States “Son” there is huge issues with that alone.[*]
Second so what the General asked for more troops, that is the default answer for a General, Police Chief or any person put in charge of a peace keeping operation. YES, I am sure you can do better with more men, SO WHAT make it work.
Third, We have them out numbered 12 to 1, how is this thing not over? I think the Generals may need to find other lines of work if you can win a battle where you have them out numbered 12 to 1.[*]
Fourth, we keep sinking more and more money and not getting anything back. Why do conservatives whine about the waste in budget spending for everything but Military? We spend and spend money on these operations and what do we have to show for it besides a few thousand dead American Soliders and about a Million or so dead civilians?
(See “NOTE” below)
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