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You know I think this Afghanistan thing has got to be over with, how long do Americans have to keep dying in that godforsaken place. Here’s something I just read…
http://ketiva.com/Politics_and_Government/obama_isnt_eight_years_in_afghanistan_enough1.html
The government is so concerned about this war in Afghanistan. But you know what I’m concerned about? I’m concerned about our soldiers, especially the ones who don’t come home at all and their loved ones.
http://ketiva.com/Politics_and_Government/obamas_ministers_argue_over_troop_reinforcements.html
I found this interesting though…