$2 billion a week on Afghanistan: unaffordable

Today on "Morning Joe," a Republican and a Democrat say the $2 billion a week we spend on Afghanistan should be spent on jobs here.

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and show host Joe Scarborough (former Republican congressman) agree we can't afford the war when the economy is in the dumpster.

See it here.

Plus some good stuff about how to get the economy moving again. (Ignore the BP propaganda at the beginning).

Remembering those who were killed serving their country

Staff Sgt. Eric Shaw, 31, of Tennessee, was serving with the 327th Infantry, First Brigade Combat Team from Fort Campbell, Ky., when he was killed on Sunday by enemy gunfire in Afghanistan.

According to the Boston Globe,

Shaw’s cousin, Dan Plunkett of Milford, N.H., said he would be remembered as an outstanding father and husband.

“He was an all-around great guy,’’ Plunkett said. “He was a hero. That was Eric. He’s going to be greatly missed.’’

His wife and three young children were visiting family in Maine when they learned the news. Maine Gov. John Baldacci announced his death:

“All soldiers in combat pay a deep price for their service. For some, they make the ultimate sacrifice,’’ Baldacci said. “Staff Sergeant Shaw was a dedicated soldier with a young family. We will keep his wife and his children in our prayers. Our entire state mourns with them.’’