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Posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:16 AM by firstread
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SARAH PALIN: On her Facebook page, Palin comes out for the troop increase in Afghanistan. Palin says in a posting on her Facebook page Tuesday that this is "not the time for cold feet, second thoughts, or indecision." Instead, the former Alaska governor writes it's time "to act as commander in chief and approve the troops so clearly needed in Afghanistan."

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What would she know...you can't even see Afganistan from her front porch!  
At least someone is figuring out what to do in Afghanistan. Maybe Obie should make Sarah his Czar of Common Sense.
I'm sure Obama will consult her facebook page for military advice.

Seriously, this woman dines exclusively on retard sandwiches.
Why do you still give space to this charlatan?   You continue to encourage her in her endless quest for validity?    Please, give her and us a rest from her stupid musings on life.   The only good that comes from them is feeling thankful she was not elected.
What do to with the war in Afghanistan is a real problem for Obie. Soros is on vaction and can't be reached, so Barack needs to make the decision all by himself.
Like she has even a clue what is so clearly needed with anything. Policy through facebook? I sure hope she gets the nod in 12.
I would trust McCain 1000% more than Palin and I don't trust McCain's advice on anything.
Considering her expertise on War. Oh, I forgot that she is a republican, shoot first, them aim later. Idiot!
I know FR has been rather slow latley and that is making some people angry.  but i think that is a fair trade to be rid of Eric, Salinas, Jawillie, and some of the other lefties that picked up there toys and went home.  So, i say this blog is improving day after day! Repub 4 life (Sent Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:21 AM)

------------------------------------------------------Nashville Fan--I'm discouraged to see you and some of the other posters losing enthusiasm for the fight against the right.  I think this is how they win-by wearing down those who could answer them until theirs are the only voices left.  Sadly, some listen to those voices.  I think back to the swift-boating of John Kerry and other instances where lies are repeated so often and with such a ring of sincerity that they become the truth.  So I urge you and the others not to stop answering the lies. Steeler Fan Pittsburgh, PA (Sent Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:30 AM)

------------------------------------------------------PS.  I found out on Facebook that Mark Murray is on a trip in Argentina and we all know Domenico just had a baby, so the board might be a little slower over the past and next week; but I still think it is a great place to hang out for group 'therapy'! Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Tuesday, October 06, 2009 11:05 AM)
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Clara thanks for letting us know that.  I guess I might have over-reacted a bit, but I do believe they need to change their format here to make it more interactive and honest.  

But because of the need for some hoosier coverage while ron enjoys the autumn leaves (they are pretty nice in michigan) and to help nash and the rest of you keep the split personalities on this board honest I will give this FR thing another chance.

Besides, I think repub's day was looking too bright...we need to tone it down a bit.  :)

"not the time for cold feet, second thoughts, or indecision."

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Yeah, we must do anything but "Quit" in afghanista...

oh wait.

Nice try sellout
Why does this woman get such joy in running her mouth, in her limited brain, about things she has NO knowledge of,and runs and hides her face in her book.No questions about what she means from the real press,we all know how well she has done in the past,or what is her point.See the republiklans have a new toy,there own lap dog who spews the RNC/Rush talking points and hides in her face book,real bottom  feeders,go from the steps of power, to the water carrier for the chicken hawks in her party.But i guess this is the kind of job she can handle,and not much else.
this chick knows nothen about milltary policy, just because her son served mean nothen, also she did this on her face book, ok i thought face book is to connect with old friends and send silly messages back and forth, why a childish little girl, not a woman who wants to run for president in 2012.
Sarah Palin cannot run her own household, let alone advise on International policy issues. Her on-going rhetoric has become so predictable it is shameless. Why does anyone till take this woman seriously?? It astounds me.
Why anyone would pay any attention at all to whatever this broad says is beyond me especially on military matters. I have Redneck relatives that make more sense than this lady(and I use the term losely) and some of them still have all thier teeth. Somebody needs to get real.
Wow, all these rabid comments from the left wing nuts. She really does get under your skin, no? If she didn't matter, why are you even commenting?
What understanding does she have on military tactics and command?  Oh, yeah that's right she was in charge of the Alaska National Guard.  What problem did she have them solve?  None that I am aware of, and there is nothing she could add to this.  I am surprised that she didn't advocate quiting because that is what she did with being governor of Alaska -- Quit!
No thought process, knee jerk reactions and bluster got us into this mess.  It'a about time someone takes a careful look into all our options.  We owe this much to our troops and their families.  

We've seen too many coffins with US troops and innocent civilians.


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