I decided to write about Afghanistan because it is an issue that is not talked in the media about as much as other issues such as the economy or even social issues. The United States has been in a war with Afghanistan since 2001. Since then, over 2,000 men and women have been killed. This war has been the longest war in our history. I was surprised at this fact because I always assumed that we had been in Vietnam longer. It is important that voters are knowledgeable about all of the issues before they vote just ten days from now. Just recently both President Obama and Mr. Romney talked about their foreign policy positions and plans last Monday night at their final debate. President Obama's view on Afghanistan is that he plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014. The troops will be transferring power as well as train the Afghan security forces. About 30,000 will withdraw this year. This 2014 deadline was reached by both President Obama and the Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Mr. Romney has not had a clear position in Afghanistan. Late last year, Mr. Romney called the withdrawal from Afghanistan an "electoral expediency" and "weak". In other words, President Obama was withdrawing so that he could be re elected. He has since changed on his position and agreed with President Obama at the last debate and said that the troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014. Most republicans agreed that the United States should not leave Afghanistan. However Ron Paul, who also ran for the Republican ticket last year said that we should leave Afghanistan and not get involved with any other wars or conflicts.
Many people have agreed that Mr. Romney does not have the foreign policy experience, however that was one of the greatest criticism for Obama when he ran for President in 2008. I think that we all need to pay more attention to what is going on in Afghanistan and around the world because our troops are serving to protect this country from harm against other nations.
Great blog. Support the Troops!
ReplyDeletegood blog im with obama, i have an uncle whos been to war twice over non sense and that needs to stop.
ReplyDeleteAs with many things, Romney is not "clear" on his stance. Great article. Glad the election turned out the way it did.
ReplyDeleteone important thing i forgot about with this election was our troops im glad i read your blog, thanks!
DeleteThe war in Afghanistan is ridiculous. I am happy that President Barack Obama has reached a deadline and will withdraw all troops by the end of 2014. I do not believe that President Obama withdrew troops so he could be re-elected; he wants the best for America. As for Mitt Romney, I agree with Ryan. He has changed his stance on many issues, which is confusing to the public. I never knew that the war in Afghanistan was the longest war in our history. I also thought the Vietnam War was longer. We have lost too many men and women in this useless war. I support the troops one hundred percent, but it is time for them to return home.
ReplyDeletei really like your focus points, and your right, this issue isnt something that is always talked about. support the troops!
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