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Two Democratic presidential hopefuls suggest moving U.S. troops from Iraq to Afghanistan. Is that a good idea?
Jack, I think the two Democrats' idea of re-positioning our troops to Afghanistan to fight the war we should've fought to begin with is the only way we can leave Iraq without having to declare it a defeat. I'm surprised that the Republicans haven't considered it. -Neil, Los Angeles, California

I do agree that we need more troops in Afghanistan. We should have concentrated on that country, in addition to places like the Philippines and Somalia and even Darfur, instead of Iraq. Sure, Saddam was a thorn in our side, but he wasn't going to bother us or try to impede our actions in the War on Terror. -Seth, Long Beach, California

Yes, Jack, but it's about 5 years too late. We should have taken all military resources available to us after 9/11 and sent them to Afghanistan to take care of the real threat instead of creating more threats from the occupation of Iraq. -Neil, Durham, New Hampshire

At least it's an idea that has some merit! From the most recent news from Afghanistan, it certainly sounds like it is going the way of Iraq, so if we don't want the Taliban ruling the world, let's send troops there... but let's try to get some help from some of the other nations. -
Nancy, Silver Spring, Maryland

How will France's election of a pro-American president affect U.S. relations with Europe?
It is obvious that the French haven't been following the news to see what happened to Blair for going along with the U.S. He will not last long. -Gloria

Frankly, I don't care. Actually it's probably a good thing. The only thing that will really improve U.S. relations with anybody is 12 noon January 20, 2009. -Jon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sarkozy seems to be pro-Bush, not pro-American. That could prove to be very bad for us and the rest of the world. -Jim

I'm glad to see Sarkozy as president of the French Republic. I'm thinking he'll bring France closer to Israel and the USA, given what he's said in the past, which will be good for all of our nations. -Phil, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When it comes down to it, would American voters elect another Republican president before they would elect a woman or a black?
Jack, I'm a conservative Democrat. I would vote for Hillary unless Obama is on the ticket in which case even if the idiot we have now was running for another term I'd vote Republican. Hope I've answered your question. I'm a white male, 59 years old, originally from LA, living in Florida. I'm not ready for Obama; he hasn't got the experience. Put Colin Powell on the ticket for president on the Republican ticket and as of today he'd get my vote. -Ed, Deltona, Florida

If Hillary or Obama win the primary, I will switch to a Republican no matter who it is.
-Helena, Clearwater, Florida

Jack, The fact that the question is even being asked is very telling. I am disappointed that we have not come any further than this. -Maggie, Wisconsin

Let's see. One hundred-thirty million votes were cast on American Idol last week. Fear Factor, which I have never seen, remains one of the favorite television shows in America. A cowboy from Texas was elected twice to the highest office in the land, and the intellectual programming on PBS continues to beg for money. Will America elect an intelligent woman, or a highly qualified black as president? You make the call. I think this time Mickey Mouse finally has a shot. -Carol, Atlanta, Georgia

Jack, I would vote for anything that can move before I vote for another Republican president and that is coming from a guy who voted for Ronald Reagan both times and Bush, Sr. his first term. -Jim