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jillan

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Sat Dec-05-09 03:14 AM
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I don't know if anyone is interested in this article or not but here it is -

It's about Biden's influence on Obama's decision in Afghanistan - Sounds like he really did make a difference keeping things in perspective, even tho he didn't get what he wanted....I'm glad to see him getting some credit.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/02/AR2009120204282.html

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jillan

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Sat Dec-05-09 03:17 AM
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1. You gotta love Joe - this was his message to Karzai -

"Fellas, you've got to step up to the ball," Biden said of the Afghan president and government

I just love it - people always are on his case about be too long winded, but he's not. He is so good at cutting thru the bullshit.

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PatSeg

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Sat Dec-05-09 11:35 AM
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2. That's Pure Biden!

Direct and to the point.

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jillan

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Sat Dec-05-09 12:18 PM
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5. He doesn't mince words - that's for sure.

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Sat Dec-05-09 11:44 AM
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3. Well, that was reassuring

Clearly the president did pay attention to Joe's advice and it affected his decision.

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jillan

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Sat Dec-05-09 12:18 PM
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4. Seriously - could you imagine the reaction from the left - from us - if

Biden did not narrow our goals?

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PatSeg

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Sat Dec-05-09 02:41 PM
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6. I can,

but I'm trying not to. Gets really UGLY out there!

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gateley

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Sun Dec-06-09 12:37 AM
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7. I think that most were surprised and impressed that Joe got the ball rolling -

I think they appreciate it. I THINK they would have given him credit, regardless of the outcome.

Or am I just looking through my Biden Glasses? :7

Has this been posted out there?

GREAT article, by the way -- thanks!!

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