Violence up 30% over last year in Afghanistan. Military officials asking for more troops and more economic and political aid. Good luck with that……. we have to stay in Iraq forever….and we gotta take care of the suits on Wall Street buddy. Didn’t you hear?

The top American military commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday that he needs more troops and other aid “as quickly as possible” in a counter-insurgency battle that could get worse before it gets better.

Gen. David McKiernan said it’s not just a question of troops — but more economic aid and more political aid as well.

Speaking to Pentagon reporters, the head of NATO forces in Afghanistan said there has been a significant increase in foreign fighters coming in from neighboring Pakistan this year — including Chechens, Uzbeks, Saudis and Europeans.

“The additional military capabilities that have been asked for are needed as quickly as possible,” he said.

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