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@philly_nj: I don’t know much about either of these generals, but the response to this has been that it’s a sound common-sense decision. In particular, the NRO and even Goldfarb at the Weekly Standard are quietly applauding this.

I realize many are in favor of of this change of direction inAfghanistan…but some Vietnam veterans are sceptical, an example of their concern is this article from ‘The American Thinker’ “Afghanistan Obama’s Vietnam ?”:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/05/afghanistan_obamas_vietnam.html

Personally I don’t care if Obama fails as president, I do not want our military to go down with him, especially front line troops.
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What makes this so interesting is that the Reps have no real power to do anything as DEMS control the house/senate.

It’s curious that the DEM leadership would let it get this far. Either it’s a ruse or they’re ready to let Pelosi swing in the breeze.

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It is important for the public to know WHAT she knew and WHEN.
If she really did know and it comes out, good luck trying to say “Well, I tried to stop them” or “Hey, I went on record as opposing this…”

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/graham-threatens-to-pull-pelosi-into-senate-torture-probe-2009-05-13.html
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.), an influential Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has threatened to call House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) before the Senate for an investigation of abusive interrogation techniques used during the Bush administration.

“I don’t want to retry Nancy Pelosi — that’s not my goal — but if you’re going to accuse these people in the Bush administration of being evil and committing a crime, then if she was told about [interrogation tactics], I want to know what she was told,” Graham said during a break in a hearing on Bush-era interrogation practices.

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Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.), a former member of the Intelligence Committee who sits on Judiciary, appeared briefly to remind colleagues that lawmakers have few options to discuss or oppose policies they learn of during classified intelligence briefings.
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Few options to oppose? How about an official memo to the person/people who informed you and state that you oppose it? Sure, nothing has to come of it BUT you are then on record as opposing it AND WHY!

That way, should something like THIS come up, you have your official opposition signed and dated.

While nothing may come of it (as her having to step down or what not) – she would then be exposed to the left – and I am sure they would be non too pleased with her over that.

I mean come on – they are already having a cow that Ms. California got to keep her crown …
Nancy siding with Bush? BAH – I await their (the left’s) calls for treason

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Words and actions do have meaning, and lack of either can sometimes carry more sonsequences than the latter. The Dem’s need to have their feet held to the fire even if the fire will be a candle in a wind tunnel.

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When Nancy opened her big yapper saying that she was NEVER briefed/informed, it opened up a can of worms. Whenever you say something so definitive, your critics will go over your past comments (or documents) with a fine comb. It didn’t take too long before she got dinged.

Not only has she embarassed herself but could end up dinging other DEMS as well. That’s a big no-no. Make a fool out of yourself is one thing, but to make fools of your co-horts (or party) is another.

If this gets too hot (this needs to play out a little bit more and nothing is set in stone), and Nancy really does get “investigated”, then Nancy is toast and persona-non-grata.

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Personally I think she needs to be **** ****** with a cattle prod so she understands what REAL torture is and what it isn’t….but given that she would probably enjoy that immensely,I don’t intend to hold my breath until that happens

[Comment edited to meet community standards. Robbins, we try to stay within a PG-13 rating here. - Aye]

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of course, it could be that even the dems are sick of her.

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Pelosi investigatted by a democrat congress? What a joke.

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@philly_nj: I don’t know much about either of these generals, but the response to this has been that it’s a sound common-sense decision. In particular, the NRO and even Goldfarb at the Weekly Standard are quietly applauding this.

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Treat Ms. Pelosi the same way she treats “pubs” … GUILTY until proven GUILTY.

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