Analysis: Obama's trip signals Afghan war plan set

[unhappycamper]

Analysis: Obama's trip signals Afghan war plan set
By BEN FELLER
The Associated Press
Saturday, December 4, 2010; 10:02 AM

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- President Barack Obama's dash to Afghanistan amounted to more than a feel-good mission of thanks to troops fighting for their lives. It was a confirmation that his war plan is here to stay.

Obama's determination to come to the war zone for a second time this year - a move of considerable risk and intricate concealment - was meant to lift the holiday spirits of those waging a long, intensifying fight.

So he shook hands. He awarded Purple Hearts. He comforted soldiers whose buddies had died. He spoke of hope.

Yet he also gave deeper, clearer signals about his war strategy. He's staying the course.

Obama is confident that what he began one year ago is working: an infusion of U.S. troops to take back the fight against a resurgent Taliban and to speed up training of Afghan forces so they can take charge of their own security.


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[Angry Dragon]

1. K&R

I am glad he got that Peace Prize, otherwise we might be in other wars by now

[Karmadillo]

2. What's the point of having power if you can't use it to kill people?