Surprise visit to war zone, Obama prods Afghans

Artesian · 03-28-2010, 01:29 PM

I wonder if he used a cattle prod? Looking at the photo of Obama and President Hamid Karzai, Obama really has his nose in the air rather arrogant looking.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4470402241_22d71d4f55_o.jpg

In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve their government as he got a firsthand look at the 8-year-old war he inherited and dramatically escalated. The number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan has roughly doubled in the first three months of 2010 compared to the same period last year as Washington has added tens of thousands of additional soldiers to reverse the Taliban's momentum.
Where are the libs outrage of the war? Haven't heard a peep out there except Sheehan. Bunch of hypocrites.

Obama told President Hamid Karzai and his Cabinet that they need to make more progress in fighting corruption and improving their government. I am sure that all the people who believe America should stay out of other countries business will think this is horrible. Right? Arrogant AmeriCAN.
The only thing that is missing is that Obama is not wearing a leather flight jacket aboard a ship.
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Last edited by Artesian; 03-28-2010 at 01:35 PM.

Rupert · 03-28-2010, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by Artesian

I wonder if he used a cattle prod? Looking at the photo of Obama and President Hamid Karzai, Obama really has his nose in the air rather arrogant looking.

In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve their government as he got a firsthand look at the 8-year-old war he inherited and dramatically escalated. The number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan has roughly doubled in the first three months of 2010 compared to the same period last year as Washington has added tens of thousands of additional soldiers to reverse the Taliban's momentum.
Where are the libs outrage of the war? Haven't heard a peep out there except Sheehan. Bunch of hypocrites.

Obama told President Hamid Karzai and his Cabinet that they need to make more progress in fighting corruption and improving their government. I am sure that all the people who believe America should stay out of other countries business will think this is horrible. Right? Arrogant AmeriCAN.
The only thing that is missing is that Obama is not wearing a leather flight jacket aboard a ship.
A

You should be proud of Obama for this visit to our Troops....Hell, he didn't have to do it, he isn't even an American so has no obligation to act on our behalf....right? Or maybe he just went for a little comradery with his Muslim brothers? Or maybe he is just trying to salvage a win out of your boy Jesus Georges bungled Afghan failure? You take your pick........at least he didn't fly in and stir up a lot of dust to declare "Mission Accomplished" , did he?
Regards!

Ratmagiclady · 03-28-2010, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Artesian

I wonder if he used a cattle prod? Looking at the photo of Obama and President Hamid Karzai, Obama really has his nose in the air rather arrogant looking.

Dude. This is a board full of *photographers.*

'Arrogant-looking' is just a matter of leaning on the shutter and picking a frame.

Add caption.

(That is, assuming you aren't linking to a thumbnail-sized photo in the first place. Then it's *all* caption.)

RawheaD · 03-28-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Dude. This is a board full of *photographers.*

'Arrogant-looking' is just a matter of leaning on the shutter and picking a frame.

Add caption.

(That is, assuming you aren't linking to a thumbnail-sized photo in the first place. Then it's *all* caption.)

It's not even that. When you get a wingnut watching anything Obama does or say in a negative light, then there's nothing Obama can do to please them (except do something dumb to shorten his life as our president). It's all crap, or something that looks good on the surface but crap underneath.

Wheatfield · 03-28-2010, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Artesian

In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption

He probably should have stayed home, unless he went to teach.

Rupert · 03-28-2010, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

He probably should have stayed home, unless he went to teach.

Teach Chicago Style! Yep, he is a Master...just look at how he pushed through that Obamacare. Gotta love it still....and we do!
Regards!

Artesian · 03-28-2010, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

You should be proud of Obama for this visit to our Troops....Hell, he didn't have to do it, he isn't even an American so has no obligation to act on our behalf....right? Or maybe he just went for a little comradery with his Muslim brothers? Or maybe he is just trying to salvage a win out of your boy Jesus Georges bungled Afghan failure? You take your pick........at least he didn't fly in and stir up a lot of dust to declare "Mission Accomplished" , did he?
Regards!

Regards,
I only have 3 choices? If I only have these to choose from I have to take the first 2 as the last one couldn't be true. Like I said, the only thing missing is the leather flight jacket and a ship. Boy, you sure get testy when questioned about Obamas war.
A

Rupert · 03-28-2010, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by RawheaD

It's not even that. When you get a wingnut watching anything Obama does or say in a negative light, then there's nothing Obama can do to please them (except do something dumb to shorten his life as our president). It's all crap, or something that looks good on the surface but crap underneath.

No big deal here Rawhead, it is just a matter of wording, but Artesian is a friend of mine from other places...and to refer to him or insinuate that he is a "Wingnut" is hurtful and just plain wrong....although I know you did not have that intent. From long time experience, I can assure you that he is of the "Fruitloop" variety....I think Cherry, but can't remember for sure on that.
Now that you know, I am sure you will address him accordingly in future references?
Best Regards!

Artesian · 03-28-2010, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by RawheaD

It's not even that. When you get a wingnut watching anything Obama does or say in a negative light, then there's nothing Obama can do to please them (except do something dumb to shorten his life as our president). It's all crap, or something that looks good on the surface but crap underneath.

All I am doing is applying the same line of reasoning that GW was and still is being subjected to. You to are testy. Seems to be universal with far left libs.
A

**apisto** · 03-28-2010, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Artesian

All I am doing is applying the same line of reasoning that GW was and still is being subjected to. You to are testy. Seems to be universal with far left libs.
A

Preferably without using the benifit of hindsight, what descisions do you feel President Obama should have made regarding Afghanistan in his first 6-12 months in office?

Parallax · 03-28-2010, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Artesian

In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve their government
A

To which President Hamid Karzai replied "I will if you will."

**apisto** · 03-28-2010, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

To which President Hamid Karzai replied "I will if you will."

If you have a moment, please cite. I would like to read more.

Artesian · 03-28-2010, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

He probably should have stayed home, unless he went to teach.

You are right. He probably should have stayed home. They do not need for him to teach them about corruption even though he is well versed as Rupert states. The Chicago thug ways. All you have to look at is his old compadres to realize this.
A

---------- Post added 03-28-2010 at 04:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rupert

No big deal here Rawhead, it is just a matter of wording, but Artesian is a friend of mine from other places...and to refer to him or insinuate that he is a "Wingnut" is hurtful and just plain wrong....although I know you did not have that intent. From long time experience, I can assure you that he is of the "Fruitloop" variety....I think Cherry, but can't remember for sure on that.
Now that you know, I am sure you will address him accordingly in future references?
Best Regards!

Best Regards!
I am a conservative, not of the wingnut type, nor am I a Cherry Fruitloop either. I don't eat cereal. Looks like you missed on those. Oh well there is a pattern of you missing most if not all the time, except with your 45. Yes we are friends.
A

Parallax · 03-28-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by apisto

If you have a moment, please cite. I would like to read more.

Sorry, forgot the "Warning, sarcasm ahead" sign.

Artesian · 03-28-2010, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by apisto

Preferably without using the benifit of hindsight, what descisions do you feel President Obama should have made regarding Afghanistan in his first 6-12 months in office?

I think that his decision should have been to get out of Iraq, and also out of Afghanistan as soon as he was sworn in. I see of no good being there. It will not make any difference except to have more of our soldiers killed or maimed.
A

03-28-2010, 01:29 PM	#1
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365	Surprise visit to war zone, Obama prods Afghans I wonder if he used a cattle prod? Looking at the photo of Obama and President Hamid Karzai, Obama really has his nose in the air rather arrogant looking. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4470402241_22d71d4f55_o.jpg In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve their government as he got a firsthand look at the 8-year-old war he inherited and dramatically escalated. The number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan has roughly doubled in the first three months of 2010 compared to the same period last year as Washington has added tens of thousands of additional soldiers to reverse the Taliban's momentum. Where are the libs outrage of the war? Haven't heard a peep out there except Sheehan. Bunch of hypocrites. Obama told President Hamid Karzai and his Cabinet that they need to make more progress in fighting corruption and improving their government. I am sure that all the people who believe America should stay out of other countries business will think this is horrible. Right? Arrogant AmeriCAN. The only thing that is missing is that Obama is not wearing a leather flight jacket aboard a ship. A Last edited by Artesian; 03-28-2010 at 01:35 PM.

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03-28-2010, 01:39 PM	#2
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Artesian I wonder if he used a cattle prod? Looking at the photo of Obama and President Hamid Karzai, Obama really has his nose in the air rather arrogant looking. In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve their government as he got a firsthand look at the 8-year-old war he inherited and dramatically escalated. The number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan has roughly doubled in the first three months of 2010 compared to the same period last year as Washington has added tens of thousands of additional soldiers to reverse the Taliban's momentum. Where are the libs outrage of the war? Haven't heard a peep out there except Sheehan. Bunch of hypocrites. Obama told President Hamid Karzai and his Cabinet that they need to make more progress in fighting corruption and improving their government. I am sure that all the people who believe America should stay out of other countries business will think this is horrible. Right? Arrogant AmeriCAN. The only thing that is missing is that Obama is not wearing a leather flight jacket aboard a ship. A You should be proud of Obama for this visit to our Troops....Hell, he didn't have to do it, he isn't even an American so has no obligation to act on our behalf....right? Or maybe he just went for a little comradery with his Muslim brothers? Or maybe he is just trying to salvage a win out of your boy Jesus Georges bungled Afghan failure? You take your pick........at least he didn't fly in and stir up a lot of dust to declare "Mission Accomplished" , did he? Regards!

03-28-2010, 01:54 PM	#3
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Artesian I wonder if he used a cattle prod? Looking at the photo of Obama and President Hamid Karzai, Obama really has his nose in the air rather arrogant looking. Dude. This is a board full of photographers. 'Arrogant-looking' is just a matter of leaning on the shutter and picking a frame. Add caption. (That is, assuming you aren't linking to a thumbnail-sized photo in the first place. Then it's all caption.)

03-28-2010, 02:05 PM	#4
RawheaD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 831	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Dude. This is a board full of photographers. 'Arrogant-looking' is just a matter of leaning on the shutter and picking a frame. Add caption. (That is, assuming you aren't linking to a thumbnail-sized photo in the first place. Then it's all caption.) It's not even that. When you get a wingnut watching anything Obama does or say in a negative light, then there's nothing Obama can do to please them (except do something dumb to shorten his life as our president). It's all crap, or something that looks good on the surface but crap underneath.

03-28-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by Artesian In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption He probably should have stayed home, unless he went to teach.

03-28-2010, 02:34 PM	#6
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Wheatfield He probably should have stayed home, unless he went to teach. Teach Chicago Style! Yep, he is a Master...just look at how he pushed through that Obamacare. Gotta love it still....and we do! Regards!

03-28-2010, 02:35 PM	#7
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert You should be proud of Obama for this visit to our Troops....Hell, he didn't have to do it, he isn't even an American so has no obligation to act on our behalf....right? Or maybe he just went for a little comradery with his Muslim brothers? Or maybe he is just trying to salvage a win out of your boy Jesus Georges bungled Afghan failure? You take your pick........at least he didn't fly in and stir up a lot of dust to declare "Mission Accomplished" , did he? Regards! Regards, I only have 3 choices? If I only have these to choose from I have to take the first 2 as the last one couldn't be true. Like I said, the only thing missing is the leather flight jacket and a ship. Boy, you sure get testy when questioned about Obamas war. A

03-28-2010, 02:39 PM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by RawheaD It's not even that. When you get a wingnut watching anything Obama does or say in a negative light, then there's nothing Obama can do to please them (except do something dumb to shorten his life as our president). It's all crap, or something that looks good on the surface but crap underneath. No big deal here Rawhead, it is just a matter of wording, but Artesian is a friend of mine from other places...and to refer to him or insinuate that he is a "Wingnut" is hurtful and just plain wrong....although I know you did not have that intent. From long time experience, I can assure you that he is of the "Fruitloop" variety....I think Cherry, but can't remember for sure on that. Now that you know, I am sure you will address him accordingly in future references? Best Regards!

03-28-2010, 02:44 PM	#10
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by Artesian All I am doing is applying the same line of reasoning that GW was and still is being subjected to. You to are testy. Seems to be universal with far left libs. A Preferably without using the benifit of hindsight, what descisions do you feel President Obama should have made regarding Afghanistan in his first 6-12 months in office?

03-28-2010, 02:45 PM	#11
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Artesian In a surprise visit, President Barack Obama pressed Afghan leaders on Sunday to do more to rein in rampant corruption and improve their government A To which President Hamid Karzai replied "I will if you will."

03-28-2010, 02:47 PM	#12
apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Originally posted by Parallax To which President Hamid Karzai replied "I will if you will." If you have a moment, please cite. I would like to read more.

03-28-2010, 02:49 PM	#13
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield He probably should have stayed home, unless he went to teach. You are right. He probably should have stayed home. They do not need for him to teach them about corruption even though he is well versed as Rupert states. The Chicago thug ways. All you have to look at is his old compadres to realize this. A ---------- Post added 03-28-2010 at 04:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rupert No big deal here Rawhead, it is just a matter of wording, but Artesian is a friend of mine from other places...and to refer to him or insinuate that he is a "Wingnut" is hurtful and just plain wrong....although I know you did not have that intent. From long time experience, I can assure you that he is of the "Fruitloop" variety....I think Cherry, but can't remember for sure on that. Now that you know, I am sure you will address him accordingly in future references? Best Regards! Best Regards! I am a conservative, not of the wingnut type, nor am I a Cherry Fruitloop either. I don't eat cereal. Looks like you missed on those. Oh well there is a pattern of you missing most if not all the time, except with your 45. Yes we are friends. A

03-28-2010, 02:59 PM	#14
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by apisto If you have a moment, please cite. I would like to read more. Sorry, forgot the "Warning, sarcasm ahead" sign.

03-28-2010, 03:02 PM	#15
Artesian Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 365 Original Poster	Originally posted by apisto Preferably without using the benifit of hindsight, what descisions do you feel President Obama should have made regarding Afghanistan in his first 6-12 months in office? I think that his decision should have been to get out of Iraq, and also out of Afghanistan as soon as he was sworn in. I see of no good being there. It will not make any difference except to have more of our soldiers killed or maimed. A