Posted by
Annie on Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:00:00 AM
Why would President Obama turn down General Stanley McCrystal’s request for more troops? One must first understand that his political ambitions factor into all decisions that he makes!
The rule of thumb for Obama is to choose the path that will insure his presidency and lock in his bid for the 2012 elections; he knows the Democrats are about to jump of the Obama train if he continues the war in Afghanistan. He has angered the Republican Party and many Americans as he blatantly allows our loved ones to be maimed, killed and stranded.
Obama has a boatload of problems at this time and doesn’t have many options left. No one really loves Obama at this time including the Democrats, Republicans and Americans. Our tolerance and patience have worn thin; we don’t want another Viet Nam scenario!
The reckless spending of American’s money during this present administration is yet another red flag for Obama; he’s working with limited funds. His apparent “strategy” as he would say is to straddle the fence. Straddling the fence is a way of life for Mr. Obama!
The Obama administration is committing an unforgiveable sin leaving our loved ones stranded without reinforcements. This situation is so much like his interim in the Senate, he’s basically telling Americans “I’m Present.”
Mr. Obama ist a politician and has proven to be an awesome adversary when it comes to the game of politics. Obama loves chess and surrounds himself with pawns – such was the plight of General McCrystal.
So for whatever reasons, he chose General Stanley McChrystal to man the war in Afghanistan. General McChrystal is a disciplined officer, a leader and the shepherd of our brave men and women fighting for our freedom. He was given the awesome responsibility of insuring the welfare of our troops, but Obama turned a deaf ear.
General McCrystal knew we were slipping in our fight and needed more reinforcement. August and Jul y were two of the deadliest months in Afghanistan for all Western troops. In October 2009, 55 brave men and women lost their lives – the highest number of deaths since the war began was in 2009. What must General Stanley McChrystal, our troops and Americans think of our present administration?
This is what happened when General McChrystal tried to present his force recommendation to the Obama administration, (1) Mr. Obama stated that he in fact was a “skeptical audience” about sending more troops, (2) Mr. McChrystal was asked to put his request on hold for the time being, and (3) Mr. Obama said he needed time to devise a strategy.
The Obama administration thumbed their nose at our General, our troops and sent a dangerous signal of weakness to militant Islam. They told General Stanley McChrystal to get lost until his name was called and White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs told America that Mr. Obama wouldn’t rush.
General McChrystal, our troops and all Americans have been let down, while Obama , Pelosi and gang play politics at the White House.
Meanwhile our men and women in Afghanistan are daily meeting death head on, without America’s support. The Obama team is playing around with a stimulus package, Cash for Clunkers, fancy parties, exotic vacations and a health reform bill leaving our men and women at the mercy of the terrorists.
What do our troops get while Obama plays his political chess game - nothing, but a few apologies and condolences to families who have lost their loves ones. May God Bless America our brave men and women who fight for our freedom.