"His libertarian positions on social issues - he supports abortion rights and gay marriage."
Really? I s that what a Massachusetts libertarian looks like?
Only in a Glob's eye.
"The issue would revert to the states, where it constitutionally belongs.... anyone expecting perfection in this world is going to be consistently disappointed.... "
Same for the gay thing.
I'm not happy about it, as my state is an abortion factory or gay marriage haven; however, I ACCEPT IT -- as a TRUE LIBERTARIAN WOULD on ANY ISSUE!
This cinches it:
"On Afghanistan, GOP gives Obama an unexpected lift" by Jeff Jacoby, Globe Columnist | September 9, 2009
REPUBLICAN HAWKS....
may prove Obama’s salvation in 2009 and 2010....
But the antiwar liberals who adored Obama the candidate when he vowed to pull the plug on the war in Iraq are not nearly as enamored of Obama the president when he calls for enlarging the war in Afghanistan....
Where are they?
“This is a war of necessity,’’ the president insisted - “not only a war worth fighting,’’ but one “fundamental to the defense of our people.’’ He warned that “those who attacked America on 9/11 are plotting to do so again,’’ and that “if left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an even larger safe haven from which Al Qaeda would plot to kill more Americans.’’
The fact that HE REPEATS THESE LIES and sounds JUST LIKE GEORGE W. BUSH is REALLY, REALLY DISAPPOINTING and DISCOURAGING!
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But doubling down on the war - in effect, committing himself to an Iraq-like “surge’’ - will drive a wedge between Obama and the antiwar left that once acclaimed him.
Isn't it obvious to you guys that the Democrat Party doesn't take you guys seriously? Whether it is the junking of a government option on helathcare (leave alone single-payer) or ending the wars, all you guys get is lip service?
I keep waiting for you guys to see the light, but you won't. Why?
Two recent national polls show plummeting support for the war. In a Washington Post-ABC News survey, 51 percent of the public says the conflict in Afghanistan is “not worth fighting,’’ and only 24 percent is willing to send more troops.
But this is what we get: AmeriKan Escalation in Afghanistan
Some democracy, huh?
A CNN/Opinion Research poll finds even wider opposition to the war - 57 percent, the highest since US involvement in Afghanistan began.
Drill down into those numbers, however, and you find a gaping partisan/ideological divide. “Majorities of liberals and Democrats alike now . . . solidly oppose the war and are calling for a reduction in troop levels,’’ the Post observes. By contrast, Republicans and conservatives “remain the war’s strongest backers.’’ A majority of conservatives not only supports the war but even approves Obama’s handling of it. The CNN poll puts Republican support for the war at 70 percent, as against the 74 percent of Democrats and 57 percent of independents who are opposed.
Then I can't be a "conservative."
On Capitol Hill, Democrats are beginning to distance themselves from Obama on the war. Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, claiming that “our military presence in Afghanistan may be undermining our national security,’’ wants the troops withdrawn. Massachusetts congressman Jim McGovern complains that “we’re getting sucked into an endless war here.’’ Two Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee - the chairman, Carl Levin of Michigan, and Jack Reed of Rhode Island - are signaling that any request for more troops “probably will run into resistance,’’ the AP reported over the weekend.
I'm tired of lip service.
There is ONE PARTY in AmeriKa now, the WAR PARTY!
One wing is Democrap and other Repuglican.
You have HAD YEARS to END THESE THINGS and yet they REMAIN FULLY-FUNDED -- and WILL REMAIN FULLY-FUNDED, so F*** OFF, Dems!
Republicans, on the other hand, have publicly let the president know that while they may oppose him on other issues, he can count on their support if he pursues victory in Afghanistan.
We already have! We are PROTECTING OIL PIPELINES and DRUG PROFITS!
Oh, right, THAT is WHY WE MUST STAY!!!!
“Stand strong, Mr. President,’’ urged the Republican National Committee in a statement posted on its website and distributed by e-mail. Explain “why the voices of defeat are wrong.’’
Fine. Grind up the American military and its soldiers over lies. I'm tired of repeating myself. Go to hell, USrael!
The success of the Obama presidency likely depends on Afghanistan, and to achieve victory there the president will need the help of the very Republicans he and his backers so often attacked for pursuing victory in Iraq.
Then HE IS FINISHED!
Afghanistan is the GRAVEYARD of EMPIRES! Go ASK the SOVIETS or BRITISH!
Now those backers are backing away, while the GOP acts as an honorable and loyal opposition....
Oh, now I understand the venom towards people like me -- the REAL OPPOSITION!
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