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To: Chispas who wrote (106015)	10/25/2009 7:56:49 PM
From: Gib Bogle	Respond to of 110194

The military want more troops in Afghanistan, which means more gallons and more millions of dollars per day. I guess it is inevitable that in a highly militarized country such as the US, the military will eventually take control of foreign policy. It is a disaster when it happens.

To: Chispas who wrote (106015)	10/26/2009 1:02:24 AM
From: Chispas	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110194

"Harding the Last American President to Deal Honestly With a Major Financial Crisis" Bill Bonner • October 26th, 2009 ..................................................................................................................................................... .... if American presidents were ranked on the basis of how well they faced up to financial disaster, Warren G. Harding might be somebody. His handsome face would be carved on Rushmore. His likeness would grace the $100 bill. Harding was the last American president to deal honestly with a major financial crisis. Every president since has tried to scam his way out of it.... dailyreckoning.com.au

To: Chispas who wrote (106015)	10/26/2009 4:57:53 PM
From: Gib Bogle	1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110194

huffingtonpost.com "Either Obama already has made up his mind to back at least the essence of the McChrystal plan or he is being boxed in a corner by his general who acts as if he is the commander in chief with Gates' tacit support. Both interpretations are dismaying. A president who misleads the American people on a question of war and peace is continuing his predecessor's practice of deception that brought us to ruin in Iraq -- a practice that Obama swore oaths to reverse. The alternative is just as harrowing: the Pentagon is preempting presidential prerogatives. Sad to say, neither should be a complete surprise given the White House's record of having abandoned its much ballyhooed dedication to transparency while letting itself be pushed around by everyone from Goldman Sachs to Max Baucus to Bibi Netanyahu."