Reply #24: Did some people suddenly get stupid? Obama said he was going to do this during the debates. [View All]

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As the troops withdraw from Iraq, Obama said in no uncertain terms he would *SIGNIFICANTLY* increase the US troop presence in Afghanistan to go after Bin Laden. Four or five brigades worth, which is, ta da, about 20000 soldiers.

What is "Mission Accomplished" in Afghanistan? Capturing or killing Bin Laden. Also, going into Pakistan and striking Al Qaeda targets there if needed in the larger framework of attacking Bin Laden.

Once that happens, the US can begin leaving.

I hope people aren't acting like this is some sort of revelation. He's been saying this since the first Democratic debates last year.