Posts Tagged ‘afghanistan’

What are the biggest disconnects of party to base for each of the parties, respectively?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

For instance, the GOP doesn’t want to touch the abortion issue with a ten foot poll. Their rabid, fundamentalist base wants it all but outlawed.

For Democrats, it’s a bit harder to say. Their base still wants action to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan and the Obama administration is trucking along just like the previous one did. Either that, or some type of harsh regulation of banks or Wall Street.

How to deal with a boyfriend’s deployment to Afghanistan?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I have been dating a marine for a few months now and he is being deployed in late October/early November. The last time I will see him before he gets deployed is on his pre deployment leave which happens to be over my birthday. I know the last night I have with him before he leaves will be important. I just don’t know what to expect when he is gone for the 7 months and how do I make sure our relationship doesn’t deteriorate? Thank you in advance.

What was the legal reason for the invasion of Afghanistan by US and allies?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

How did the US and its allies justified the war on terror by invading Afghanistan? what was their reasoning for meeting the international requirement for the invasion?

What are some tips for handling my husband post deployment?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

My fiance has spent the past 8 months in Afghanistan and I am worried about how things are going to go when he gets home. This was his first deployment and I can already tell a difference in him over the phone. What are some signs I should be looking for in his behavior and what are some tips for me on how to deal with him being home? What is he going to be feeling when he gets home? Any advise or stories will be appreciated thanks.