A Decade of War—for What?

[Mister D]

"My fellow Americans, we have traveled through more than a decade under the dark cloud of war," said Barack Obama from Bagram Air Base.
"Here in the predawn darkness, we can see the light of a new day on the horizon. The Iraq War is over. The number of troops in harm's way has been cut in half, and more will be coming home. ... The time of war began in Afghanistan, and this is where it will end."
Interesting comment, that last.
If "the time of war" is at an end, does that rule out U.S. military action in Syria or war on Iran?
Setting aside the 14,000-mile round trip to Afghanistan to do an end zone dance on the anniversary of Seal Team Six's dispatch of Osama bin Laden, Obama seems to have boxed in his Republican rivals.
His assurance that our wars are ending and our troops are coming home reflects the national will. And his partnership agreement with President Hamid Karzai and pledge that a U.S. force will remain to train the Afghan army and prevent al-Qaida's return inoculates him against the charge that he is cutting and running.
Yet The New York Times was disappointed.

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http://www.vdare.com/articles/a-decade-of-war-for-what

[Vilifier of Zombies]

Shady business Mister D, you've linked a donation page to another site.

I'm not above giving you the benefit of doubt that that was your intent, that said - it doesn't matter either way, it's still shady.

[Mister D]

Shady business Mister D, you've linked a donation page to another site.

I'm not above giving you the benefit of doubt that that was your intent, that said - it doesn't matter either way, it's still shady.

It's an article with a donation link. Seriously? Do me a favor an report this to Admin.

[Mister D]

BTW, this would the donation page at VDare.

https://www.vdare.com/contribute

[Vilifier of Zombies]

Now the link works just fine - that donation page didn't have a way out without donating is all I'm trying to say Mister D.

It's really not that big of a deal, I thought it was funny more than anything else.

[Mister D]

Now the link works just fine - that donation page didn't have a way out without donating is all I'm trying to say Mister D.

It's really not that big of a deal, I thought it was funny more than anything else.

You know the red "X" in the top right corner? If all else fails (e.g. typing in a new address, selecting a favorite, etc.) the red "X" will get you out safely. Yeah, this is pretty funny.

[Conley]

I'm pretty sure a three day ban is in order.

[Mister D]

Dunno, soliciting members for donations is serious. A week at least.

[Vilifier of Zombies]

Now that that's over with; I doubt the Taliban would ever be able to regain control over Afghanistan even after we've left.

[Vilifier of Zombies]

You know the red "X" in the top right corner? If all else fails (e.g. typing in a new address, selecting a favorite, etc.) the red "X" will get you out safely. Yeah, this is pretty funny.

I did have to employ the dreaded red "X."