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Polk: Let America be America, and Depart Afghanistan

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:16:16 GMT

William R. Polk writes in a guest editorial for IC, which he wishes someone would pass on to President Obama, quickly: In its war in Afghanistan, the United States has come to a crossroads.
Source: Informed Comment

Petraeus gives commencement at Officer Candidate School

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:19 GMT

tool goes here Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. Central Command, was in town Thursday for Fort Benning's Officer Candidate School graduation of 152 newly minted second lieutenants.
Source: McClatchy

Petraeus 2012 Watch

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:42 GMT

Previously, I've argued that even if General David Petraeus does have political ambitions there are any number of obstacles that might make it difficult for him to make a successful bid for the Presidency. All those points still stand. Nevertheless, it'
Source: Spectator Blog: Alex Massie

Gene Lyons: Why Is There Always Money For The Latest War?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:46:35 GMT

Gene Lyons in Salon on the myriad forces that insist we can't afford health care, but just as strongly assure us that $6.73 trillion for the war in Afghanistan is perfectly doable.
Source: Crooks and Liars

One-eyed Army soldier graduates officer program

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:47:57 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Peter Sprenger lost his right eye to shrapnel from an exploding car bomb during his first combat tour in Iraq, but the Army infantryman never let the wound dim his focus on staying in the fight.
Source: Fresno Bee

Kristol Clear -- By: John J. Miller

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:58 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2009 AEI President Arthur Brooks announced today that General David H. Petraeus will be presented with the 2010 Irving Kristol Award.
Source: The Corner

Ft. Benning Soldier Inspires Fellow Troops...General Petraeus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:50:13 GMT

Today was graduation day for the officer candidate school at Fort Benning.
Source: 11Alive | Atlanta

The Fifty-Year War

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:40:33 GMT

(The Nation) Jonathan Schell is the Harold Willens Peace Fellow at The Nation Institute and teaches a course on the nuclear dilemma at Yale. He is the author of The Seventh Decade: The New Shape of Nuclear Danger.
Source: CBS News

Quoted in 'Pak Army should ensure to hold back captured territories: Gen. Petraeus'

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:24:29 GMT

David Petraeus said in Webindia123:

Pakistan should put the cleared territories under a senior Corps Commander for post-conflict vigilance and rebuilding to ensure that these areas don't slide back to become terrorist havens

Quoted in 'Black Hawk Up | CJR [del.icio.us]'

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:21:39 GMT

said in Adrian Monck:

Around the time the bombers struck, I was flying over the city in a Black Hawk helicopter with General David Petraeus.

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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:13:19 GMT

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus speaks during the Convention and Exposition of the Association of the United States Army at the Convention Center October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:12:58 GMT

Eye To Eye: Gen. David Petraeus On Iraq's Security

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:15:38 GMT