Barack Obama

[tslust]

Originally Posted by ila

The fighting in Afghanistan was never over. Al Qaida was driven and so was the Taliban. The Taliban have been waging an insurgency ever since 2002. It has been stronger at some times than at other times, but it has never died out.

That's true, it's interesting to note that Afganistan has never actually been conquered by an outside force.

[ila]

Originally Posted by tslust

....it's interesting to note that Afganistan has never actually been conquered by an outside force.

It has been. Alexander the Great conquered the area and about 16 centuries after him the Mongols did also. Of course the country of Afghanistan didn't exist then. The various areas were under tribal control.

[tslust]

Originally Posted by ila

It has been. Alexander the Great conquered the area and about 16 centuries after him the Mongols did also. Of course the country of Afghanistan didn't exist then. The various areas were under tribal control.

What I ment, was the people of that region have never been subdued. Their lands may have been occupied, but they themselves have never been beaten.

[TracyCoxx]

The reality of Obama's policies are finally starting to dawn on the majority of Americans. 47% approve, 52% disapprove

[randolph]

Originally Posted by TracyCoxx

The reality of Obama's policies are finally starting to dawn on the majority of Americans. 47% approve, 52% disapprove

Your graph is from Rassmussen. This one is from Gallup. Who shall be believe?

[TracyCoxx]

Originally Posted by randolph

Your graph is from Rassmussen. This one is from Gallup. Who shall be believe?

Ok, the average approval rating between the polls is 50%. It won't be long.

[randolph]

Originally Posted by TracyCoxx

Ok, the average approval rating between the polls is 50%. It won't be long.

If Obama caves in to big Pharma I will be very discouraged.