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In reply to the discussion: Puzzle me this, how is it that we are in a War and its not mentioned in either Presidential campaign [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)41. How about paying attention to ALL the facts
Instead of nit picking your favorite ones because they justify your rage? I'm perfectly aware of the rest. Did I need to repeat all of the rest to get your damned approval? I don't believe so.
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1-Old-Man
Aug 2012
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So they're not actually on track yet, but they should be next month? Is that the answer?
1-Old-Man
Aug 2012
#12
Since they will be starting to coming home this month, they're already taking steps to get them out.
pnwmom
Aug 2012
#16
Granddaughter's husband stationed Ft Bliss is scheduled to leave for Afghanistan in Dec. for a tour
SammyWinstonJack
Aug 2012
#44
No need for a war in Afghanistan, when can have clean Drone Wars in Pakistan and elsewhere.
RC
Aug 2012
#70
Romney won't bring it up because it's Bush's fault. Obama won't because he has failed to end it.
slackmaster
Aug 2012
#3
They always "mention" ending the wars...especially during election years.
woo me with science
Aug 2012
#26
Pfft...its only death and trillions of non existent Bush money. Is this the fault of the schools?
MichiganVote
Aug 2012
#14
In the last election, Insane McCain and Caribou Barbie did not seem to be real candidates ready to
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2012
#62
Guess you aren't listening. Obama mentions it ALL THE TIME and that he is working to END it.
RBInMaine
Aug 2012
#55
Against - I have been against wars, all wars, since my 3rd tour in Viet Nam ('69-70)
1-Old-Man
Aug 2012
#68
because getting fat white haters to eat more chicken sandwiches is more important
datasuspect
Aug 2012
#59
We have a timeline to end Bush's war, and the President isn't the GOP and wont' exploit it. n/t
progressivebydesign
Aug 2012
#69