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29 Mar 2010 10:38

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World: So, how did Obama’s Afghan visit go over with the Afghans?

  • It is proof of his cowardice. He came stealthily in the dark, and left in the dark.
  • Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujabid • Regarding their group’s take on Obama’s visit to Afghanistan yesterday. You might suspect that the Taliban might be a little biased, but they’re not alone. “The foreigners only have their own interests at heart,” said Kabul teacher Amirqul Etina. “His coming here doesn’t benefit this country.” Others, however, are happy that he’s taking on Hamid Karzai’s pesky corruption problem. After this, though, Obama has to work on ours. We just love corruption! source

28 Mar 2010 20:33

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U.S., World: Obama to U.S. troops in Afghanistan: This visit’s for you

  • There is no visit that I consider more important than this visit I am making now. My main job here today is to say thank you on behalf of the entire American people.
  • President Barack Obama • Speaking to troops about his unexpected but busy visit to Afghanistan today. The Oval Office Overseer stopped in and said “heeeyyyyyy” unexpectedly, but not without reminding the troops why they were there – specifically that the U.S. hadn’t chosen the war. “I’m confident all of you here are going to get the job done in Afghanistan,” he said. source

14 Nov 2009 08:40

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U.S., World: Protip: The way to Obama’s heart is through green tea ice cream

  • Yesterday, Obama brought his pan-Asian tour to Japan, where he talked about strengthening ties between the two countries, along with his love of green tea ice cream. One thing he didn’t do was throw up on the prime minister. source