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Originally Posted by Willravel
Hmmm....disagree.
Afghanistan had "terrorists" when we invaded. Afghanistan had real connections to OBL and by extension 9/11. While there isn't much al Qaeda in Iraq any more (if any, most is in Pakistan), what's left would be out goal. We do that by sending 2 more brigades to Afghanistan, per Obama's plan.
Pakistan is something Bush has really refused to do. I can't even recall him saying anything about any plans. Obama has mentioned very clearly the use of military force to strike al Qadea targets in Pakistan. No invasion (that would be insane), but military options.
Obama on Pakistan:
obama pakistan - Google Search
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I don't think "war" in Afghanistan in the traditional way of looking at war is practical. Given the landscape and cooperation from sympathizers in Pakistan conducting a military campaign similar to what was used in Iraq won't work. Sending 2 more brigades in my opinion won't have an impact on capturing OBL. To capture him would require some luck not more troops.
Why does he see fighting terrorists in Iraq different from fighting them in Afghanistan?
Regarding Pakistan - he would use the military in Pakistan but would not "invade" Pakistan? Would he do this without Pakistan's, Congressional or UN authorization?