2010 was much more than the election; let’s look back
Obama's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year - AP
From the start, 2010 delivered a string of setbacks that built up to an electoral shellacking come November, to use the president’s own word
Obama's War - TheDC
Influential think tank calls on Obama to ‘own’ Afghan war, give clear long-term troop commitment
TheDC Interview: P.J. O'Rourke - TheDC
How to interview P.J. O’Rourke on drugs while getting your mind blown and not embarrass yourself
Obama is losing U.S. troops' hearts and minds
An Army veteran says President Obama’s policies are hurting troop morale.
Negotiating With Terrorists - TheDC
Lawmakers suggest negotiations with the Taliban as the U.S. military prepares to leave Afghanistan next year
Afghan War Diary; anti-war activism at its worst
What’s most disturbing about The Afghan-War-Diary reports is that they provide information on intelligence sources and methods that aid and abet the enemy
Gingrich: Afghanistan 'is not going to end well' - Des Moines Register
Former GOP House Speaker speaks out on the war and his potential run for President in 2012
Questions raised over Afghan rules of engagement - TheDC
As the Taliban in Afghanistan ramp up attacks, American troops are reportedly more anxious than ever to relax the strict ROE
Gates names Marine general to head CentCom - TheDC
If confirmed, Mattis would replace Gen. David Petraeus, who last week assumed command of U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Money, power, and greed
When General Stanley McChrystal was relieved of command last week because of the Rolling Stone article, it opened up a strange new world for this highly decorated and respected military leader
Is President Obama sending mixed signals on bipartisanship?
At the moment, the political climate in Washington is filled with toxicity, a place where partisan warfare has become the daily norm and election year politics are the determining factor in how willing both parties are to work with one another
Obama gives McChrystal a peace offering - - CNN
General short of time needed to retire at current rank
Senate confirms Petraeus as Afghan war chief - AP
Petraeus won overwhelming praise from both Republicans and Democrats, despite their disagreements on the U.S. policy toward Afghanistan
Rethinking Afghanistan, Petraeus and America’s longest war
The bottom line is that the political, economic, and military war in Afghanistan is winnable. We are not the Soviets, and Afghanistan is not Vietnam. But we are only half way to victory
Petraeus' daunting challenges - AP
A weak and troublesome Afghan partner. A war strategy increasingly questioned. Sniping between military and civilian officials. Military deaths at record levels. A deadline to begin withdrawing troops that may come too soon
Obama winning the battle, losing the war - TheDC
Troubling long-term indicators overshadow Obama’s recent success
SUNDAY TALK: Afghanistan, Kagan, and Arizona - TheDC
CIA head Leon Panetta and Senator John McCain visit the Sunday show studios for discussion about Afghanistan, immigration, and Elena Kagan