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Don't kid yourself. President Obama's decision to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan before he stands for reelection is not driven by the United States' 'position of strength' in the war zone as much as it is by grim economic and political realities at home.

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This quote suggests that President Obama's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan before his reelection is not primarily based on the United States' dominance in the war zone, but rather influenced by troubling economic and political circumstances in the country. It implies that the decision might be driven more by the need to address domestic issues rather than strategic considerations on the ground in Afghanistan.

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