The Prez is getting tough on Afghanistan insurgents in part by giving the people of Pakistan big bucks.
As in, $1.5 billion in support to Pakistani people for the next five years. And an increase in civilians on the ground.
"I don't ask for this support lightly ... downpayment on our own future ...," he's saying.
Makes sense to me - no really, it does. Opportunity trumps discontent.
What's that saying about idle hands and the devil's work?
17,000 more troops to Afghanistan; 4,000 to train Afghan police and security forces in villages, which is where the Taliban/al-Qaeda rally troops.
And the Dow plunges, which to be fair it usually does on Friday.
Have I mentioned before that I love this man?
Friday, March 27, 2009
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