Opposes Pullout

Larry August 16, 2010 Doodles 5 Comments

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Ball point pen on todays newsprint

General David Petraeus is on a campaign to regain public support for the mission in Afghanistan.

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5 Responses to “Opposes Pullout”

  1. VEe! said:

    Aug 16, 10 at 8:56 am

    Good morning, good sketch.
    I like Petraeus but he’s trying to sell the public a lemon. Just curious, when then they say “public support” I’m assuming they’re talking about politicians, major media outlets and influential talking heads, ¿si?

  2. Larry said:

    Aug 16, 10 at 9:20 am

    When the guy in charge of all American and NATO forces in Afghanistan puts aside an hour to sit down with the New York Times and the same day appears on Meet The Press, it seems that gaining support for what’s becoming an increasingly unpopular war is as important as any task he may have. But while he’s talking to the press and talking heads, I have to believe his target is an increasingly skeptical public. With pols facing mid-term elections and the economy still sluggish, an unpopular war may be the straw that breaks the dems backs.

    …and thanks VEe! for the kind words. You’ve been in my thoughts of late. I hope all is well with the young prince.

  3. VEe! said:

    Aug 16, 10 at 11:09 am

    Thanks. I would like consistent sleep. Well that doesn’t matter for now, I live to serve.

  4. sue said:

    Aug 16, 10 at 12:06 pm

    I saw him on Sunday am on Meet the Press. Great job on this, Larry.

  5. Larry said:

    Aug 16, 10 at 12:10 pm

    Thanks Sue