Feinstein: Obama Should Approve McChrystal’s Recommendations

Thank HEAVEN for Donna to lend important context for the discussions that veer off course after George Will's comments!

Click goes my remote to Meet the Press if you keep having George Will- RETIRE HIM - GIVE HIM a nice WATCH!!

I voted democratic for the last 25 years. I'm going independent next election. Neither party is worth a plug nickel.

Yup let's listen to our politicans and pundits who told us years ago to abandon Afghanistan and go for the real enemy Iraq.

Makes sense to me! They are correct al;l the time, so they tell me.

I very much agree with Senators Feinstein and Chambliss. However, where is it written that the additional 40,000 troops have to come from the USA? NATO and other top European leaders have all stated clearly that the Afgans war is an international affair. So, why could not the 40,000 additional troops not come from other NATO counties?

I don't agree with Feinstein and the lot. The war is Americas war not Europe's and they wouldn't give troops simply because their smarter more educated than us. Just last week it was reported on the BBC that the UK's General was refused 2000 more troops this years. In fact in a one year or two years time it will be the same old song and dance or BS with people saying remember 911 or don't let our troops die in vain, we need more troops. Well Rubbish! America bought that war now you eat it. Bin Laden has got his wish to rope us into a global conflict, Russia has just got to be laughing. When we lose another 3000 troops here's an Idea drop Feinstein and all our Politicians out of a plane over Afghanistan with a note, out of order, do not return to sender.

george, how about getting some people with real life experience on these roundtables and some expertise on the subjects being discussed, I realise Huff and Will are representatives of the left and right-extremes on either side...but neither is an expert on anything-so their opinions are of no value to a discussion on any subject- except self promotion. Your prospective has more value as someone who actually worked in an administration.

I'm sure the billions of dollars of defense contracts awarded to her husband's company has nothing to do with the Senator's voting record and I would appreciate it if the people who keep harping on this would give her credit for being an honest, unapologetic, warmongering ideologue. Or whatever.

I cannot ever remember being on the same side as Feinstein since she voted for the retroactive income tax increase in 1993. I thought we would never agree, but never say never, I support the same position she is with General McChrystals request. Go Diane... just not retroactive income tax for any reason, and BTW where is my tax cut, you know the one Obama promised to all of us making less than $250,000.00?

This is the only time in my life that I have agreed with Feinstein on anything.

Diane Feinstein, need to shut UP, and take care of California, and the President calls the SHOTS ,not you SENATOR. Your becoming more RIGHT WING, and you better get your ACT together and SUPPORT the President. Who are you to make the DECISIONS of President Obama. We Democrats are FED UP, with WEAK DEMOCRATS,and your MOUTH is about to get a RESPONSE from your DISTRICT in California . When did you become Spokes- Person for the President,Zip IT.and Follow your LEADER and start acting like a SENATOR of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

100 al gaeda in afganistan
and McCrystal needs 40,000 more troope.
This is bad advice and ridiculous.

Spend the money in pakistan where the al gaeda is and where there are nuclear weapons.

McCrystal is not as smart as people think.

Senator Feinstein is absolutely correct and I admire her for standing up to the president. It is decision time!

That is the honorable thing to do. Obama must approve the request as a sign of faith in his general. Then Obama could go ahead with strategy changes later.If I were his general I would certainly resign if my commander in chief denied my request.

Isn't this a lovely country, where people who congregate in ostentatious buildings can order the deaths of other of our citizens?

That Feinstein's husband is the head of a military contractor must have absolutely zilch to do with her "pronouncements."

And remind me, wasn't Obama the President of "peace?" Didn't he just win the Nobel for Peace? Guantanamo is still open, we're still in Iraq, and this will be our ninth year in Afghanistan.

'Course, it ain't all Obama's fault. George the Lesser got us into Afghanistan; Slick Bill sent thousands of our boys to die in Bosnia; George the Elder waged Gulf I.

Politician: the only job in the universe where you get to play with other peoples' lives AND other peoples' money.

The clock is ticking away, and the generals
are waiting for the president's decision.
Must they wait much longer. Even if Obama were to approve the surge it would take some time before they were in action. Mr Obama you now have the Nobel Prize, get back to work Sir.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could transport Washington, D.C. into the middle of Afghanistan?

No, we have civilian military leadership. Sorry. Saying, well we need to follow the General's recommendation blindly is unwise and it does not honor our form of government.

What is the purpose of our involvement in Afghanistan? If we are killing off the remnants of al Qaeda, then fine. If we are fighting Taliban nationalists (i.e. "insurgents"), then no.

Who is the idiot that says there is only 100 al-Qaeda tn country there are thousands that cross the border every day then go back in safety because we dont have the resourses or manpower to have any effect.We need to back the general and send the additional troops.

Even his own party is speaking out. Does this tell us that enough is enough with Obama not leading? Do we need to place a want add in one of the state run papers asking Wanted- President to run amd manage the affairs of millions i a large country. Must have at least 5 years of business leadership and the knowledge that your military leaders who ask for help realy do need it. Thats we they are Military leaders. Nrighborhood organizers need not apply.

EP ------- In our "volunteer" force we take an oath. Maybe you're not familiar with the fact that when you enlist, there is always that possibility we can go to war. What do you think, we enlist just for the educational benefits? If you don't want the possibility of going to battle, don't join and go flip burgers somewhere. It's really just that simple.

"""""we have civilian military leadership."""""

Posted by: pardonme

A leader does not take 6 weeks to make a decision. Obama is lucky the General hasn't resigned yet due to lack of support. Obama is waiting for Pelosi to make her decision.

""""Sorry. Saying, well we need to follow the General's recommendation blindly is unwise and it does not honor our form of government."""""

Posted by: pardonme

Well, the President appointed this General to do this assessment and he has completed it. Now, with this General in the trenches and all the politicians in offices in DC, who do you suppose is in the better position to decide what is needed? C'mon, tell the truth.

Since Obama is a neighborehood organizer maybe if we can get him to wlk the neighborhoods of Afghanistan he will protest for change and send the military to help save lives and I mean our troops.

Earl they are DNC posting plants.

Obama should act now, he can't vote PRESENT this time.