Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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Longtime war correspondent: Obama's Afghanistan plan lacks moral courage
Longtime war correspondent Joseph Galloway compares Afghanistan to Vietnam, saying President Obama's presidency will be "blighted" by this war, just as Lyndon Johnson's presidency was destroyed by Vietnam.11:00 a.m.GuestsJoseph Galloway: Award-winning syndicated columnist for McClatchy Newspapers. War correspondent for 40 years, including senior military correspondent for Knight-Ridder, UPI and US News & World Report. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal of Valor for rescuing wounded soldiers under fire in Vietnam. Author of "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young" and its sequel, "We are Soldiers Still."More from MPRObama defends US wars as he accepts peace prize (12/10/2009)Minnesota National Guard in wartime (12/08/2009)Rep. Walz reacts to Obama plan on Afghanistan (12/02/2009)Rep. Kline reacts to Obama on Afghanistan (12/02/2009)Resources
America Abroad: Shortchanging Foreign Aid
President Obama and his top commander in Afghanistan argue that it'll take more than boots, bullets and brawn to win the war. They say it will take a "civilian surge" - a surge of governance, education and agricultural specialists. A new documentary from America Abroad looks at the history of U.S. foreign development aid, and whether it has been successful.12:00 p.m.More from MPRObama defends US wars as he accepts peace prize (12/10/2009)Minnesota National Guard in wartime (12/08/2009)Rep. Tim Walz holding town hall on Afghanistan (12/03/2009)Mother, soldier react to Obama's Afghanistan plan (12/02/2009)Resources
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