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America seems to have been constantly at war ever since its inception–that was founded in war–with many of the wars being fought to secure the resources of other countries for the use of the USA (highway robbery, in other words). Obama cannot escape this legacy–and the dominance of the military system, yet he has to find a way to stop the trillions of dollars being spent on unwinable wars. He should think about keeping Gates on as a consultant for a year, with former Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense.

Yes, end the unnecessary war that costed over 4000 American lifes, nearly a Trillion Dollars, Spreading terrorists (Al Queda) to Iraq.
Saddam Husein was just an Enemy of United States of America and an Enemy of Humanity. Now see, what we created there .. brand new Al Queda terrorists.
Not only ending the war.. but Hold everyone accountable – who were involved in this Scam of a War to benefit from it. Already uncle Cheney moved his headquarters to Dubai...what more evidence do you need.

Gary, is that you again spouting nonsense? Bush should have been impeached! If he can get away with the crap he got away with and NOT get impeached, it won't matter what any President does. But you need NOT WORRY, Barack Obama will NOT be impeached!

"Word...." as my students used to say!

82 AIRBORNE AIR CAVALRY–YOU ROCK! 2012 IS A SICK PUPPY!
As a former infantryman–coldwar, never had to fire a shot in combat– I'm proud as I can be right now–KICK SOME SERIOUS BUTT!
And I hope you all come home soon.

Those who are against our new commander in chief, I highly suggest you move out of the country because he's going to be here for 8 years.

shut up gary...this country was attacked with clinton and bush, and neither one of them are blamed or impeached for it.

if anything happens(god forbid) obama will not be blamed or impeached for it.

and it's nice to see how much you love America with you wishes for terror and fear to strike us again just so you can justify your hatred of a mixed raced president.

grow a brain, and get a life

with HOPE....one day we can have that obedient generation who will lay down their weapons and burdens by the riverside, and study war no more...only then will we have true peace.

Let's get the ball rolling. We will be looking at the new people as well as the old ones that will stay.
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"You will be looking" – what, are you part of his administration. Janet Reno, perhaps?

McCain / Palin Supporters and Obama Supporters:

What the HELL is the matter with all of you?! Especially you Obama supporters, you're better than this and you know it!!! SHAME! Can we please act like adults now? We have a BROKEN COUNTRY and we need to FIX IT!!!

I swear Democrats are the sorest winners in the world only matched by the insanity of the sore loser Republicans. BOTH SIDES THINK THEIR POSITION IS ORDAINED BY GOD or something.

We need to work together, not act like a collection of kindergardners. Why do you IDIOTS think our country's in such a bad position in the first place? If you're looking for the answer look in the flippin' mirror first.

Hey 2012 get a life. And all you people who are affraid, get a dog.

Peace

SEE WHAT YOUR BOY OBAMA CAN DO WHEN WE GET ATTACKED AGAIN. IT WILL HAPPEN. I BELIEVE HE WILL GET IMPEACHED TOO 2012.HE WONT DELIVER ANYTHING HE PROMISED HIS NAIVE SUPPORTERS.

To 2012 and all other naysayers: President Elect Obama did not start these two wars. Why didn't you all think the Country was "doomed" when the present administration lied about WMD and invaded Iraq?

Don't try to blame these wars on the administration; place the blame correctly.

"Obama has already done more in two days than Bush has done in eight years."

Wow....just wow. I cannot wait until people finally see who the real Obama is. It's going to be sad. Meanwhile- americans(the ones with a brain) will be saying, "i told you so."

If only our Government worked as smoothly as our Armed Forces. I think politicians could learn a thing or two from Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines.

Hey 82nd Airborne Division, THANK YOU for your service.

hurry up! before bush decides to use his 'doctrine' again!

There is an old saying "If Uncle Sam wanted you

too have a family he would have issued you one"!

I pray that President elect OBAMA takes care of you all back home,

where one PEOPLE one NATION! Man up and be your brothers

keeper!

Tim:
I would love to send them to you as a rush delivery but I will soon be so taxed I'll just have to use snail mail, don't you agree?

Let's get the ball rolling. We will be looking at the new people as well as the old ones that will stay.

82nd
What do you guys/gals think about coming home? I mean besides the fact that you really would like to see your families. Do you think that the Iraqi people have learned enough from you that they could make it? I have always said that we should be asking the military people what they think about timelines ect. before the politicians.

Whatever,

Send me a couple of those bumper stickers with rush delivery. I have a sense they will soon be needed.

Marc PDX

Bring 'EM on Baby! You civilians want the truth this war in Iraq could

well be over in less than three months if the world would let us

handle our business. You tug on the Lions whiskers guess what

happens? We can't subject the enemy too a proper humbling

because half of you so called red blooded Americans would

be whining about how inhumane it would be! I say we unleash

our Boys out of Diego Garcia and carpet Bomb IRAQ for 30 days!

Sorry about my INFIDEL LOGIC!

I already have my "Don't blame me, I voted for McCain" sticker on order.

Erik in Real PA,

Thank you!!!

I could never have an intelligent conversation with someone who thinks "moreless" makes sense in any way.

Umm Sue, Obama is not the president, he hasn't done anything yet. Once he become president, I don't expect any signficant change.

Obama has already done more in two days than Bush has done in eight years.
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And what is that, exactly?????

THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION IN THE LAST FEW DAYS HAVE SURE BEEN TRYING TO SCARE OUR PANTS OFF WITH THEIR SAME OLD FEAR TACTICS. MAKE THE TRANSITION AND BE DONE WITH IT, ENOUGH SAID.

Obama has already done more in two days than Bush has done in eight years.

Bill in CT

Stop whining, you sound like your afraid of your own shadow!

We serve for a cause higher then our selves, and we believe

in our Nation and Commander in Chief. We are not brainwashed.

Some of us enjoy what we do! :=)

...as Putin licks his chops... and Ahmedinejad, and Hugo Chavez, and N. Korea, and China, and Syria, and ...

The last free man,

It's too late, those entrusted with keeping an eye on our government have been in bed with the next president for the past year.

Bill in Ct. You better watch out for the black helicopters that are following you.

Go back to your own little world now.

listening to all you bloggers talk about Religion and God is starting to get to me. Religion is what put us into this holy war we are in. For those of us who arent beleivers, can you just tone it down a tad. I dont want to take your god off your dollar bill or anything , like it. You can keep all your holidays and all that stuff. but I do find it offensive all the talk about how your prayers were answered etc. Obama isnt the chosen one, and people elected him not God. And if you all remember it was Bush who said I have been called to do this from a Higher authority..... That turned out just great didnt it? So please lets be tolerant of eachother and keep church and state seperate. Can we keep him out of the BLOGS

lets wait and see folks, take an active part.

1. pay attention to your govenment and keep them your "SERVANTS".
2. pay close attention to the enemies of freedom.

YAAA! Hooray for: 82nd Airborne Division! I appreciate your comments.

I was 17 when the U.S. was in the war in Vietnam – my first job was with the draft board (Selective Service) – I may not have a degree but I've been down in the trenches with the common man (which I am one of) and the company has been good! I think I've been around long enough to see how things play out and what the Government can do & can't do for the people.....still all in all its our government and we are better off than a whole lot of other people in the world.

We are not at War, it's called an INVASION of another country. Bush lied about Iraq and I'm sick and tired of all you people out here calling it a war. Obama you need to bring the troops home right away, enough with the blood shed. Iraq never did anything to us. Bush and Chaney just lied to us so they can steal their Oil, and can someone tell me where's all that money going from the oil.

former gop,

We are against you. Deal with it.

"We are so doomed with this guy in the White House, is it 2012 yet?

Sure, most will say he will get two terms, I say he gets impeached!"

I say he doesn't choose to run again in 2012 because the job is harder than he realized and he didn't really study enough to be good at it.

To 82nd Airborne, maybe Obama will be different than the last 2 democratic party Presidents and make sure you have the equipment and spare parts to go to war if called and will not take you from 15% behind your civilian counterparts in pay to 21% behind them in pay. Clinton is why there were not enough armored Humvees and body armor for everyone who went into Iraq. You do not resupply in less than a year for 8 years of lack of resupply. For once I hope it is different for those in uniform, but I doubt it! Ask so of the "Lifers how it was for training, pay and equipment under Clinton as I found under him and Carter in my 20 year Naval career.

Hey "2012″, you should just leave the US until 2012. Your hate will just consume you, you moran.
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It's spelled "moron."

Please change you name to 2016, when Obama is finishing his 2nd term in the White House! If you don't like that, than put yourself in a comma for the next 8 years. At least we don't have to hear you until then!
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Yup – nice to see open-mindedness.

It's free speech...unless someone disagrees with you. Typical.

Anyone want to take bets on re-enlistment rates in the coming 6 months?

Our troops don't come home unless you push for it. Move-on and you leftties had better raise absolute hell about this. Unless you beat this drum louder than you ever have, Obama will not pull out until he has to in order to play to the center.

KEEP UP THE PRESSURE

America is NOT at war. Only Congress is authorized to declare war. Our last declaration of war was in 1942, against Bulgaria during World War II. The War Powers Act of 1973 did not overturn the United States Constitution, which in Article 1, Section 8 clearly states Congress alone has the power to declare war. What we have experienced is a military invasion and occupation of a foreign nation by the United States. No declaration of war means no specific adversaries, no specific goals, no plan for peace when conflict is resolved. Justify this military action as you wish, or don't, but we are not lawfully at war with anyone right now according to the "operating manual" of our nation. The Constitution is not subject to executive convenience.

BTW...Attorney in FL,
Obama said he's ending the war that we should have never started! Why are we in Iraq? In his debates he clearly said he's ending the wrong war! Learn the facts before you speak. I sure hope you're not practicing as a defense attorney!!!

2012

Please change you name to 2016, when Obama is finishing his 2nd term in the White House! If you don't like that, than put yourself in a comma for the next 8 years. At least we don't have to hear you until then!

no one hates gwb more than I. But I also dont want another fall of Saigon when we leave Irag. They are already saying they arent ready, of course they never will be ready. But This has to be done smart... Not get out at all cost in 16 months leave not a single troop there, like Obama orignially claimed he would do! I think Hilary prob told him to revaluate that remark. We are loaded with imigrants now. We dont need a ton of Irag's fleeing their country too!

Those who sat quietly at home as the total destruction of 9/11 and the murdering of thousands of American civilians let me hear your voice. The enemy is alive and well in all parts of this world and they aren't interested in glib, lawyerly speeches. If you believe a friendly hand thrust out to Al Queda and his ilk will be well received you are dangerously mistaken. President Bush took the necessary steps to push the terrorist enclaves out of Iraq and Afghanistan their strongholds. Yes it cost American lives but ask the majority of soldiers if they felt the cause was just or were they there fighting shadows. Your future depends on our ability to keep the enemy off our shores. It's easy to sit comfortably and criticize from afar but thank God, yes GOD you aren't hiding under the bed, dodging bullets.

2012: you're on!! and perhaps we have a very intelligent President in the whitehouse.

And perhaps you haven't a clue about my background – or anybody else for that matter! And certainly any of your "qualifying" qualities won't make you a "better" person.

Hey "2012", you should just leave the US until 2012. Your hate will just consume you, you moran. I know you'll be watching Obama closely, so maybe you'll learn something about how a presidency should be run. I hope you'll be man (or woman) enough to admit when you're proven wrong!

My fellow Americans 2012 is what we call in the ARMY a "NASTY LEG"!

You see it's individuals like this who hide behind a computer screen

and spew hatred because their heart really pumps KOOL-AID!

2012 I am all you can never be the real representation of America!

Me and my Airborne brothers see no color and we advocate no

hatred we just take care of UNCLE SAMS business!

Who put the ICAN in amerICAN? The 82nd Baby!

2012 your softer then puppy poo ya coward!

hopefully Dr. Gates is offered the opportunity, and accepts, to stay on as SecDef. That would go a long way to showing the importance of bi-partisanship.

To Klee, (3:57)

To those of us who you commented against:

Perhaps, we are highly educated.
Perhaps, we have a degree, or several.
Perhaps, we live in the cozy suburbs.
Perhaps we are financially sound.

Perhaps we know that we could NEVER have an intelligent conversation with people like you, moreless a debate!

>>Let's wrap-up the endless war in Iraq. McWarmonger and his 100 >>year war are history. Iraq can take care of itself just fine now.

You can't possibly be this naive, can you?????

2012 are you going to vote in palin? the one who thinks Africa is a country. where do you clowns come from. stop posting here I think TNT has a show on for you.

The fact of hearing people running around yelling "Yes we can" is so totally laughable. So when Obama is proven to be a liar like Bush, Clinton, etc..., what will your motto be then.

People – he's a politician. Politicians lie, If you believe anything differently, I pity you.

I can't believe how gullible some people are. Sad.

Dear – 2012, Attorney in FL, & RealityKing – you are all so sad! You just keep up your "cat calls" from the peanut gallery. After awhile you will be just talking to each other because the rest of us will have moved on like the rest of the country.

What I'd like to see is how you and your comrads would run the country – you probably don't have a clue and just like to complain about anyone else trying to get the job done.

Well good for you, after all this is "The UNITED States of America" and some of us get it!

Freedom of speech is so great isn't it? Some can choose to speak their ignorance like all of these Obama haters and the rest of us can tell them how ignorant they really are. What a great country.

To a voter 2

...based on your grammatical skills, I doubt you even know what "impeached" means."

However, based on your response, I proved my point.

To a voter 2

...you just proved my point as to why African Americans will lose respect versus gaining it!

Do you honestly believe that simply because Obama is black, that African Americans will suddenly be flocking to suburban America, ivy league universites and corporate jobs?

LOL

Attorney in FL & 2012
STOP WHINING!

Those folks can't wait to leave the government and hand their problems over to someone else. They are in 2 wars they have no idea how to get out of, but they can't wait to jump ship.

2012

You cant possiblie want more of the same Bush policies.?
Even as a Canuck I would want change.
You have to shake up Govt every once in while.
They get to complacent in their policies and lose touch with the people.

It's amazing that change can be so frightful to some people. I am sure that the reansition of leadership will go well with the Department of Defense, why because our military serves no personnal amibitions and no master but America.

Angie our troops will not be coming home, but they will be properly directed towards the enemy.

Attorney in FL, Lady Liberty is crying out of joy that the United States of America will once again be governed by the Constitution of the United States and everything that it stands for.

Dear 2012, freedom of speech is a wonderful thing.

2012 !!!!!!!!!!!!! you just don't like blacks. OBAMA can't be IMPEACHED ........ HE IS BLACK !!!!

obama gonna bring em home in janurary ... yes we can !!

Hey Attorney in FL and 2012 – YOUR EITHER WITH US OR AGAINST US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Americans better prepare themselves for the imment strike.., according to Biden.

attorney in FL your an idiot its the back side of lady liberty

Run away, run away...

Eat your words 2012 the victory of peace awaits us.
yes there can be peace without war / yes there can be freedom without war / yes there can be democracy without war. YES WE CAN

These anti war folks like Angie make me laugh. My fellow Americans are gullible and fell for a bunch of empty rhetoric.

NEWSFLASH Angie– our troops are NOT coming home. They're going to be redeployed from Iraq to Afganistan.

Obama isn't ENDING the War...he's MOVING it. It's still war...its still families being torn apart...its still lives being taken...its still tax dollars down the toilet. The war isn't ending....it's moving!

You Obama folks are so gullible. I can't wait to say "I told you so" when he screws up. It's going to be bittersweet.

The Pentagon had better be preparing for another attack on US soil. Possibly war on US soil, as well, since we will be pacifists until Obama is out of office. Practice your French!

I hope Obama takes some of those powers that were grabbed by Bush and starts punishing these repugnants...send some of them to non existent torture camps in the ME or Eastern Europe....send some of them to fight in a war they cheered for but won't pay for or serve in...send some of the christians crackheads to Iran for some reeducation...

Let's wrap-up the endless war in Iraq. McWarmonger and his 100 year war are history. Iraq can take care of itself just fine now.

OUR TROOPS WILL BE FINALLY COMING HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One thing I have learned over the past 8yrs... Whatever Bush says, you can expect the opposite! So when he says, "count on 'complete cooperation' as he makes the transition to the White House" or "During this time of transition, I will keep the president-elect fully informed on important decisions" expect the opposite!

Do you see that....she's crying! Our lady liberty is crying ...Obama was elected! (And they aren't tears of joy).

CHANGE

Religion is the root of all evil.

We are so doomed with this guy in the White House, is it 2012 yet?

Sure, most will say he will get two terms, I say he gets impeached!