General McChrystal is believed by many to have Potomac fever, that is, he wants Obama's job. Both Abe Lincoln and Harry Truman in their times had their experiences with politically ambitious generals. A major test for Obama will be whether he has the guile and intestinal fortitude to deal with such a general.
Jim F. ---------- Original Message ---------- From: c b <cb31...@gmail.com> To: Forum for the discussion of theoretical issues raised by Karl Marx and the thinkers he inspired <marxism-thaxis@lists.econ.utah.edu> Subject: [Marxism-Thaxis] Keeping Afghanistan Safe From Democracy Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:35:35 -0500 Keeping Afghanistan Safe From Democracy By Robert Scheer San Francisco Chronicle November 5, 2009 http://www.sfgate.com/columnists/scheer/#ixzz0W73PpiAz The most idiotic thing being said about America's involvement in Afghanistan is that the best way to protect the 68,000 U.S. troops there now is by putting an additional 40,000 in harm's way. P ____________________________________________________________ Manufacturer-Direct Hardwood Floors Never pay retail again. Wholesale prices on all hardwood floors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=nOmHS7rGKEBFkIea4HcNugAAJ1AP8ttsZd_TbiVxkZxsC3mBAAQAAAAFAAAAAKMXpD4AAAMlAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANldAAAAAA= _______________________________________________ Marxism-Thaxis mailing list Marxism-Thaxis@lists.econ.utah.edu To change your options or unsubscribe go to: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/listinfo/marxism-thaxis
