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If we are in Afghanistan in force for more than another 2 years, we will be finished as the world's superpower. There are challenges that even a superpower cannot surmount. Pacifying Afghanistan is one of them. There are too many fighters of various stripes who want the U.S. out of the country. If we stay, I want an 80% tax rate on the top 5% (at least) in income of all types. If that is not enough to balance the budget, I want enough assets of the wealthiest confiscated until the bills are paid. If you think this is insane, I think running a tab on these asinine wars is insane.
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Frank ; You wrote : " Either way, it’s up to the president to decide what he thinks is right for the country’s security, the politics be damned."

Has the President done one thing in office that leads you to believe he does " anything " without first considering the politics? You are counting on integrity from a man who, so far, has demonstrated a complete lack of that quality.

What happened to "transparency " ? What happened to his promises to bring the troops home? Why does he now have to make a decision on something he said he had already decided?

I really do not understand how anyone can call themselves progressive and still support this corporate owned jellyfish . Obama hasn't changed governance at all from Bush governace. Bush has to be sitting in Texas , smiling, and thinking " I told you so ".

You all can continue to believe in fairy tales. I'm already looking for new honest forthright candidates.
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