Congrats Obama!

[sr71plt]

Someone just sent me a photo of Obama's step-grandmother in Kenya celebrating with friends. Who could have ever imagined that sort of photo op?

 

[rgraham666]

One possible glitch for him, though, is that I'm not sure that folks have focused on his "move the troops from Iraq to Afghanistan" stance. I think they just expect him to bring them all home--and that they haven't been listening to what he's been saying on that.

I don't believe that nearly as many troops would be required for Afghanistan as for Iraq. Much smaller country population wise, less ground to cover as most of it is mountain.

I'd angle for a "we've won" moment if if there is no victory and leave. No occupying power has ever managed to stay in Afghanistan. Not even Alexander the Great.

 

[sr71plt]

I don't believe that nearly as many troops would be required for Afghanistan as for Iraq. Much smaller country population wise, less ground to cover as most of it is mountain.

I'd angle for a "we've won" moment if if there is no victory and leave. No occupying power has ever managed to stay in Afghanistan. Not even Alexander the Great.

One of my favorite bumper stickers I see around town is: "I'm against the next war too."