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Jefferson23

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7. I agree with that, but I would much prefer the WH and the Dems take Gates bullshit

Reply to MADem (Reply #5)

Tue Jan 14, 2014, 01:34 PM

Jan 2014

head on. Rinse and repeat: "The self-serving Gates account conceals the dishonest tactics employed to get Obama’s agreement to the Afghan War escalation."

When you have the facts on your side, and they are clearly documented..go for their throat.

2014 elections are coming, I want to see as many of the Republicans gone as possible.

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Gates Conceals Real Story of "Gaming" Obama on Afghan War ( Gareth Porter ) [View all] Jefferson23 Jan 2014 OP

Obama is still kicking RobertEarl Jan 2014 #1

Gates is absurdly pissed off. He is coming off like a martinet, an asshole, in all this. MADem Jan 2014 #2

He is lying through his teeth..and it was a planned political sucker punch, aimed Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #4

Too bad for him that his efforts were A Bridge Too Far.... MADem Jan 2014 #5

I agree with that, but I would much prefer the WH and the Dems take Gates bullshit Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #7

Plenty of heavy hitters have already stepped up and said "What a dee-word!" MADem Jan 2014 #8

For Obama, yes..he would approach it in a dignified manner..I agree. BUT, I want Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #13

He's just whoring a little media spotlight for his book release Blue_Tires Jan 2014 #11

But I don't want him to slink away and be forgotten..I want him called out for the Jefferson23 Jan 2014 #12

Pres is not a weak man TroglodyteScholar Jan 2014 #3

Yes... he actually did Obama a favor by showing his was aware of their 'gaming.' freshwest Jan 2014 #14

The bitter fucker is doing an "exclusive interview" with Hannity tomorrow night. bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #6

the MIC does not like approve of ending wars. spanone Jan 2014 #9

Most presidents find out the hard way to not listen to the generals gwheezie Jan 2014 #10

The escalation of that lost war is why I didn't vote for him. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2014 #15