Obama was making the point that success in Afghanistan will not come in the form of a singular event. That's all he was saying. But by all means, don't let that stop you from making an ass of yourself.

7/25/2009 3:58:12 AM

yes we're aware of what he wants us to think he meant. we're talking about what he said though


which in itself has its faults and merits

7/25/2009 4:14:54 AM

No, I'm pretty sure that's what he said.

Quote :

"I'm always worried about using the word 'victory,' because, you know, it invokes this notion of Emperor Hirohito coming down and signing a surrender to MacArthur."

See?

Now, I realize that there are some people out there who will argue that, because Obama hesitates to use the term victory, then he must therefore be seeking defeat in Afghanistan. I know people will argue this. I also know that those people are fucking stupid.

[Edited on July 25, 2009 at 4:31 AM. Reason : ]

7/25/2009 4:26:29 AM

and hes talking about afghanistan??

7/25/2009 4:29:45 AM

That would appear to be the case, yes.

7/25/2009 4:33:03 AM