Commanding General: 45,000 more troops or we lose the war

09-21-2009 • Washington Post

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warns in an urgent, confidential assessment of the war that he needs more forces within the next year and bluntly states that without them, the eight-year conflict "will likely result in failure," according to a copy of the 66-page document obtained by The Washington Post.

3 Comments in Response to Commanding General: 45,000 more troops or we lose the war

Comment by Charles Hallam

Entered on: 9/22/2009 7:37:30 AM

Exactly what war will we be losing? I don't remember anyone actually "declaring WAR"

The "war on terror" is nothing but a shill, just like the "war on drugs" . Here's a better idea. PULL ALL OUR TROOPS OUT OF THE MIDDLE EAST, STATION THEM ON OUR BORDERS to keep out illegals. If any so-called terrorists do anything to our nation then, just go carpet bomb their entire country.

Comment by TheRockster

Entered on: 9/21/2009 11:28:04 AM

If we lose the war, what do we lose?

If we win the war, what do we win?

Talk about your pile of bullpoop.

Comment by Anonymous

Entered on: 9/21/2009 10:04:48 AM

Should read: 'Com. Gen: 45,000 more for cannon fodder or we lose the war'

Earth to General, Numb-Nuts Bush lost that war eight years ago.

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