PM makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has responded to criticism of his government's handling of the mission in Afghanistan by making an unannounced visit to the war-ravaged country.

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BitWhys

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don't be fooled

he's not in Afghanistan to get the attention of the press. He's away from Ottawa to avoid it.
 

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Well, I wouldn't go quite that far..........definitely a political move. but a good place for him to be as well.
 

BitWhys

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hey

at least he didn't have to go back to Calgary to feel welcome.

I can't help thinking leaving Van Loan and Hill to babysit the PMO has gotta be tough on the poor guy's colon.