Buchanan: Obama's War?

July 29, 2008 Obama's War? By Patrick J. Buchanan Share Your Comments "We have to be as careful getting out as we were careless getting in," says Barack Obama of the U.S. war in Iraq. Wise counsel. But is Barack taking his own advice? For he pledges to shift two U.S. combat brigades, 10,000 troops, out of Iraq and into Afghanistan, raising American forces in that country from 33,000 to 43,000. (Continued Below) Sponsored Content Build Your Library With America's Most Important Conservative Books Get 3 Books for $1 Each when you join the Conservative Book Club. Founded more than 40 years ago, the Conservative Book Club has a stellar reputation for insightful editorial reviews, terrific customer service, and great values on our products. We offer the best selection of conservative books anywhere –- from the latest blockbusters from authors like Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan, and Laura Ingraham -– to important, hard-to-find (and sometimes club-exclusive) books you might not otherwise even hear about. Join the Conservative Book Club today and choose 3 books for $3 Click Here to Learn More Why does Barack think a surge of 10,000 troops will succeed in winning a war in which we have failed to prevail after seven years of fighting? How many more troops is he prepared to commit? Is the Obama commitment open-ended? For, without any visible strategy for victory, Barack is recommending the same course LBJ took after the death of JFK. Johnson bombed North Vietnam in 1964, landed Marines in 1965 and built U.S. forces from 16,000 advisers on Nov. 22, 1963, to 525,000 troops in January of 1969. Gradual escalation, which is exactly what Barack is recommending. Click here to continue reading Pat Buchanan's column Sponsored Content Click Here The Shocking Truth About Muhammad Are you aware that the founder of the world's most intolerant religion was also the originator of today's violent jihad ideology? In fact, it's his most lasting legacy. The liberal media and even some Republican leaders would have you believe that "Islam is a religion of peace." But that myth is putting Western, Christian civilization in grave danger. In The Truth About Muhammad, Robert Spencer exposes disturbing myths and facts about America's deadliest enemy... get your free copy today! Click here to learn more

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