Many progressive supporters of President Obama are criticizing his troop surge proposal for Afghanistan. Those voices from the left include Brave New Films, MoveOn, SEIU and netroots bloggers.
President Obama has committed 17,000 more troops to Afghanistan. This decision raises serious questions about troops, costs, overall mission, and exit strategy. Historically, it has been Congress' duty to ask questions in the form of oversight hearings that challenge policymakers, examine military spending, and educate the public. After witnessing the absence of oversight regarding the Iraq war, we must insist Congress hold hearings on Afghanistan.
Below is a movie trailer from Brave New Films that urges Americans and Congress to rethink Afghanistan.
Accountability Now is a new political action committee that has been formed to challenge congressional Democrats who are "more responsive to corporate America than to their constituents," according to its new executive director, Jeff Hauser.
They will first focus on Congress, "which obviously has a role to play in authorizing and funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan," Hauser said.
Watch the Full Video: Afghanistan + More Troops = Catastrophe
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