Biden: U.S. would stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans ask

[VaYank5150]

(CNN) - U.S. troops will stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans want them to, Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday.

The United States does not intend "to govern or nation-build" as that "is the responsibility of the Afghan people and they are fully capable of it," Biden said, according to a journalist traveling with him.

"We stand ready to help you in that effort ... after 2014," the vice
president said.

President Barack Obama has announced plans to begin withdrawing some
troops from parts of Afghanistan this July.

How come our government will spend our money "if the Afghans ask", but won't stop spending our money if WE ask?

Biden: U.S. would stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans ask – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

 

[Mad Scientist]

(CNN) - U.S. troops will stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans want them to, Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday.

The United States does not intend "to govern or nation-build" as that "is the responsibility of the Afghan people and they are fully capable of it," Biden said, according to a journalist traveling with him.

"We stand ready to help you in that effort ... after 2014," the vice
president said.

President Barack Obama has announced plans to begin withdrawing some
troops from parts of Afghanistan this July.

How come our government will spend our money "if the Afghans ask", but won't stop spending our money if WE ask?

Biden: U.S. would stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans ask – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

You win a kewpie doll for your brief moment of clarity!

 

[Colin]

(CNN) - U.S. troops will stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans want them to, Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday.

The United States does not intend "to govern or nation-build" as that "is the responsibility of the Afghan people and they are fully capable of it," Biden said, according to a journalist traveling with him.

"We stand ready to help you in that effort ... after 2014," the vice
president said.

President Barack Obama has announced plans to begin withdrawing some
troops from parts of Afghanistan this July.

How come our government will spend our money "if the Afghans ask", but won't stop spending our money if WE ask?

Biden: U.S. would stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 if Afghans ask – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs

Like politicians the world over, they have no real interest in what the electorate wants...until election time. The twin objectives of politicians are to feather their own nests, coupled with an undying urge for power. They would rather dance on a world stage than play to the locals.