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Senate Floor: STAYING THE COURSE IN AFGHANISTAN: THE NEED FOR SECURITY

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Joe Biden
Joe Biden said 229 sentences of a total of 229 sentences.
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Joe Biden

Mr. President, about 2 months ago I spent half a week in the Afghan capital city of Kabul, and virtually every conversation I had during my time there revolved around a single question: Would America stay the course?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0339074584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0174086425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0128750893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024389112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015502461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003604279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000246554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.93955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.37284E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.40841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.458
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

After all our successful military actions, after all our promises on reconstruction, after all our commitments to prevent Afghanistan from relapsing into chaos and warlordism, would we really have the stomach to get the job done?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4475423135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3277746029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0756944821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0624795095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0495767687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0086387045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000792939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001309491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.08655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.0801E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.2949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
71.855
Magnitude:
36
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.607
Magnitude:
36
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Whether I was talking to refugees living in bestial squalor, or to Chairman Karzai in a palace where the electricity barely functione; Whether I was talking to NATO soldiers in the international security force, to representatives of the U.N. and international humanitarian groups, or to our own American servicemen and servicewomen so valiantly risking their lives for a just cause; whoever I was talking to, the questions remained basically the same: Would we have the steadiness, determination, and commitment to remain engaged? Would we demonstrate the leadership necessary to keep the international coalition together? Would we maintain our resolve for the long haul, once the immediate battles had been won and our nation's attention had started to turn away from this remote and forbidding part of the world?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.894
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
6.368009001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0364041131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0306875852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0190836639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0139994823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000739739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000149497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.04884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4486E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.8147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.538
Magnitude:
129
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Joe Biden

I will tell you now what I told them then: We can, we must, and we will.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0870002958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0309303781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062785773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034957317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002011629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001580489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001329387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.2979E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.2845E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.9739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
28.112
Magnitude:
17
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
2.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Joe Biden

Let me take a few minutes to explain what I mean, and how I see our role in Afghanistan over months and, yes, the years to come. But first, I suggest that we all remember just why we sent troops to Afghanistan in the first place. I can sum it up in three syllables: 9-1-1.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.134877325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1159476582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0371877715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092512833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005890522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001508877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8684E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.19E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.65E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.977
Magnitude:
56
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

Our rationale for entering the fray was very simple: Our Nation had come under attack, the most horrific single attack we had ever experienced in all our history, and the de facto rulers of Afghanistan were actively sheltering the terrorists who orchestrated this deed. We gave the Taliban every opportunity to surrender Usama bin Laden and his band of thugs, but the Taliban chose instead to link themselves ever more closely to al Qaeda.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.725
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
3.2534472644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3549072426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2787440084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003056983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.08776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.9387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.974E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
74.668
Magnitude:
74
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Joe Biden

The decision to go to war is never easy, but in this case it was inevitable. The decision was made for us, as I and the rest of the Members here were assembling for morning business on a Tuesday in September.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.408
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6345890928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086776658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053153537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032917473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015679288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.48126E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4087E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.2956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2925E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.709E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
83.996
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

Our troops have done a truly outstanding job fighting this war, as the recent battle in Shahi-kot demonstrates, the Taliban and al Qaeda are scattered and on the run.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8409664966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2941594459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0889162417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0397092488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0186899953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0049156977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003497017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001054919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.90441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.56564E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05592E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
48.046
Magnitude:
29
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
44.374
Magnitude:
29
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

But we always knew that this would be the easy part. As President Bush, Secretary Powell, and Secretary Rumsfeld have correctly noted, our war on terror will be a long one, and we can't expect our early victories to be the final word.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4375781864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0501988281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0190300969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0105265419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092864073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011659675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001182525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.6272E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.24E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.15E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
45.886
Magnitude:
43
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.066
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Let's remember that in 1979, it took the Soviet forces no more than 10 days to establish control over every major population center in Afghanistan. The really tough part, we knew from the beginning, wouldn't be ousting the Taliban and al Qaeda -- the tough part would be making sure that they stayed ousted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.288
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.0530860871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.8650468662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.8207018487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0970275956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0957040873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0147810686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037513433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003360497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.02588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.618E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.099
Magnitude:
52
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

That is why we have no choice but to stay the course. If Afghanistan returns to a state of lawlessness and disorder, two things are pretty much certain to happen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.6856751442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.2060458772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.4234179854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1259966055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0948349363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014394908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005029515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001672621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.54364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3951E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
74.598
Magnitude:
30
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

First, the Taliban, or some new and equally brutal group, will establish control over all or part of the country, and they will provide safe haven to any terrorists, drug-traffickers and violent insurgents willing to pay their price; Second, these terrorists will once again use Afghanistan as a base to launch attacks on the United States to destabilize regimes all around the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
65.4309511185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
26.1659771204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
11.3432988524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.4042169787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1621530624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0515155436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006440598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004553408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001039493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3392E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5374E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
79.076
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

If we don't do the job right, mark my words: U.S. troops will be right back in Afghanistan a year or two down the line, only this time, we will be doing the fighting all by ourselves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
26.8487036228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
19.2523345351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.6712054387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.9519927204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0438060146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0392447866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002143836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.21073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.5453E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.055E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.722E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
91.569
Magnitude:
38
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
96
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Let us think about that for a moment. The victories we've seen over the past 5 months have been American victories -- but they are not only American victories. At every step along the way, we have relied on our Afghan allies for the bulk of the troops on the ground.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1486753346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0343440392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0099920697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093046241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051628474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0038654613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007956061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.94806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6649E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8845E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2229E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
82.799
Magnitude:
50
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Whether we're talking about battles for Kabul or Kandahar, for Mazar- e Sharif or Tora Bora, the pattern has generally been hundreds of American troops spearheading thousands of Afghan fighters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5628081504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3153881757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0366680993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0230727048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.018875282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0148997104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002246099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001353546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.22212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.07949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1215E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
79.728
Magnitude:
30
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

This pattern is far from perfect -- as the porousness of our cordon at Tora Bora and, most recently, Shahi-kot demonstrate, sometimes Afghan troops are no substitute for U.S. infantrymen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8216742426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6140791811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0706560444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202377254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0148095671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0146183796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007974132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002292569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.93365E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.19863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.10133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
69.794
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.554
Magnitude:
31
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

But without our Afghan allies, imperfect as they have sometimes been, we would not have been able to achieve our impressive victories in anything like the time-frame we have achieved them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.1162886173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2747793216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1786453999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101463571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0063555999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045899131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001876504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.04679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.54586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.1358E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
70.682
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.651
Magnitude:
31
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

And that point is vital to our future strategy: As many people in Kabul told me, from Chairman Karzai right on down to mud-on-the-boots G.I.s patrolling the airbase at Bagram, we have only got one chance to do it right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0754413544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0344702974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0240112306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145160506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029976733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012727288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001432582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.17302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.05212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.753E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.856
Magnitude:
42
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
27.291
Magnitude:
42
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

As I was constantly reminded, the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan abruptly in 1989, just as soon as our short-term objectives had been met. If we do so again, I was told time after time, then we had better not expect any Afghans to fight on our side when a new nest of terrorists requires military action in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
4.0309719741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4943372216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1188458991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0374577736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0367342727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007166298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003839347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000127454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.23473E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.47087E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.49683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
80.953
Magnitude:
60
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

The stakes, in short, could not be higher. Some people are of the opinion that we can pull out relatively soon, that any future military action would be as "easy" as the present one.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4898671526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.171110034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0365351327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0344121479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103656632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0058566293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0056711582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0041342297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011946012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005780502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.17032E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
88.788
Magnitude:
34
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

"We've got the most powerful military out there," they say, "we don't need the help of unreliable Afghan and incompetent Europeans -- we can go it alone." To anyone who labors under this delusion, I say, take a trip to Afghanistan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.368
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
68.2764470577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.6851335764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.3354242779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2571349964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.010705382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014494573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008457781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000611574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005746507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004581975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002819759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
91.784
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Go there, talk to the people, have a look at the terrain. Anybody who does, I suggest, will return firmly convinced that we must stay the course. We have got to do the job right this time -- because it may be the last chance we get.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1621458796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0379983452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0246072799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023312306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002974356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002967587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002824111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002011873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00016996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.98314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.5421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
65.5
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

So what does "doing the job right" entail? There are several parts to the equation -- economic reconstruction, building political institutions, clearing minefields, creating the educational, medical, and other infrastructure necessary for long-term self-sufficiency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0832907215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0552959449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041830408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025568341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015779913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008598028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008086561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004271347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003825254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001935908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.91552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
76.077
Magnitude:
34
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

But none of these elements are possible without security on the ground. That's the central piece of the puzzle. If we establish security, all else can follow -- and without it, nothing else can grow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.248
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0433530222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0132773508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030362778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016120599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006498706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004926087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001214116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9279E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.58162E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.21768E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.85429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.669
Magnitude:
35
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

For the long term, according to the plans of the U.S. administration and the U.N. organizers, Afghanistan's internal and external security will be provided by a national army and police force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0349602546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079351747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031426418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027668066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014359522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001570265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.32989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.13732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2541E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0491E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
53.664
Magnitude:
33
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.81
Magnitude:
33
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

This is the right way to go, and I fully support all the efforts currently under way to create these institutions. But you can't create them overnight. It takes time to recruit, train, equip, and solidify a truly capable, professionalized force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0713012763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0167729333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060493308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005636087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001646071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004798173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002017562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001551921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.2931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.30624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.265
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

In Kabul I received an extensive briefing from Maj. Gen. McColl, the British commander of the International Security force authorized by the U.N. to maintain order in the capital.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.009113046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023736411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021106645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016603581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006851854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003018836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001234533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.27351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.52285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.189E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.565
Magnitude:
30
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

Gen. McColl's planners has worked up a detailed strategy for creating an Afghan army and taking at least the heavy weaponry away from local warlords. Even to create a bare-bones force of a few brigades, he found, would take up to 2 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2708428074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1458513085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0650307222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0343728316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0202716765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021028791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009016799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003215796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.41632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7146E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2526E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
51.456
Magnitude:
42
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.957
Magnitude:
42
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

So what happens in the meantime? What is happening right now? I am afraid the answer isn't very encouraging. In the meantime -- right now -- Afghanistan is not-so-slowly falling back into chaos.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.754
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
5.7398721576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.161255768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1131153316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0442256191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.013121248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006076318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.74818E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.85679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.11162E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4414E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.009E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.504
Magnitude:
33
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
23.265
Magnitude:
33
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

The interim government of Hamid Karzai exerts very little control over most of the country: In Herat, Gen. Ismail Khan rules as a semi- independent baron -- and entertains emissaries from Iran, who are anxious to expand their sphere of influence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0257919106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.015444553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113930371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013241563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001127423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004791661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004342494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002319894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.47714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5252E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.865E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
73.052
Magnitude:
41
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

In Mazar-e Sharif, the brutal warlord Gen. Abdurrashid Dostum has picked up where he left off when he was ousted by the Taliban -- and his record suggests that he will take his current duties as Deputy Defense Minister no more seriously than his past promises to virtually every party in the conflict.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.581
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.286683836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1424681162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.047675005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0114382659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088938752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012236183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002186661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.51474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.89309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5772E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.25E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
44.062
Magnitude:
53
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.478
Magnitude:
53
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

In Kabul itself, Defense Minister Fahim maintains the fiction that his own militia, basically the Northern Alliance troops, is serving as a nonpartisan national army.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4608819727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0756842026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.022401083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0159216303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0036013364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026233662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005152244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004918633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003002433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001008198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.81959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
86.605
Magnitude:
25
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

It is clear to all observers, however, that these soldiers owe their allegiance to Fahim and various sub-commanders -- and not to the legally- constituted civil authority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.418
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5349133629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0457424059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0378539902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069511167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060297833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022944896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011125671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009280379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000789728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004086819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003791044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.628
Magnitude:
27
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
36.046
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

In the Pasthun areas, a wide array of local warlords play all sides against every other -- accepting money and arms from the U.S. and the Taliban alike, even attempting to use American air power to settle their own petty feuds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.5018488988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2537344117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2379840473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0288373471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0051693401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030871277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001764342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.85285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.90064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.30466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3599E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
86.802
Magnitude:
42
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

There have even been credible reports of various warlords falsely identifying their local rivals as al Qaeda in order to call in American airstrikes -- putting U.S. servicemen in harm's way to advance their own sordid objectives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
4.4827207923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6139797159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1639009919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1304715406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0059593793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054669403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009332468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005837719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003284189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.45753E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
56.825
Magnitude:
38
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
35.888
Magnitude:
38
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's predatory neighbors sit on the sidelines -- but not for long. Afghanistan's bloody civil war has long been fueled by arms, money, and recruits drawn from the surrounding nations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.881
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.9561348259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.2907566279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.922486838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2028089715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.052719441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0141639684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050056096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000680302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005189534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003692156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.39354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
78.195
Magnitude:
31
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

The neighboring meddlers include Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Russia, but a variety of other nations slightly further afield have got into the game at one time or another. Each has attempted to reshape Afghan politics for its own narrow interests -- to the detriment of the people, and the instability of the region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.2144916952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0999572687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0276072329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064693857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044021628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024985691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007389458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005135506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003843348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.49354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.73831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.307
Magnitude:
53
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

All have basically kept their hands off while U.S. troops have ruled the roost. But the moment the last troop transport takes off, expect the jockeying to begin all over.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.2411898002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3003761638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0446260034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0178560163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0178281494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0049449187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016350737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003367009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003134321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001559477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.64
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

Ever had a neighbor who pops in to borrow a cup of sugar and invites himself to dinner? Maybe a distant relative who stops by to say "hello," and never seems to leave? Well, the Afghans know how it feels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.231
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.231701578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0130955363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.012759323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012374044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006745446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005458407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001880463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001164316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.00039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6114E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.233E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
36.895
Magnitude:
40
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

They have had to suffer with unwelcome houseguests for thirty years. And they know that as soon as the door is open -- as soon as the American troops leave -- all of these unsavory interlopers will come flocking back.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
98.9836275578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
21.897174418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
13.4631872177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.8807679191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0328113441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0062506486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036976126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003658427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003043665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001112469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.20518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
38.267
Magnitude:
40
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
22.594
Magnitude:
40
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

So what's the solution? How do we -- together with the rest of the world community -- provide Afghanistan with a year or two of breathing room to let it build up a national army and police force of its own? There are basically two possible paths.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.45
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1625247882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1117136446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0210456201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086050859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051276667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.003761255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006179391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000286582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6059E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5616E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
89.7
Magnitude:
47
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Have American troops continue to serve as the de facto security force, or get the international community to share our burden.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2095260657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0626229681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0311997108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0310143252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0302702014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015049084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000192396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.2077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.40467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.37224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.8263E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
80.496
Magnitude:
21
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

Fortunately, a mechanism exists to make this second option a reality -- it's the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF for short, and it can save us from the necessity of being Afghanistan's only policeman.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5634276196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4614136182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0611099182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0562219124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0305009395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0253114122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042205254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002234001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.07352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.94689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.13837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
55.857
Magnitude:
34
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
38.154
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

Right now, ISAF is strictly limited by its U.N. mandate. Its 5,000 troops are confined to Kabul, and even there they have to tread gingerly. The unit is currently under the command of the British, but the Brits plan to transfer command as soon as April.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.115
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1001138939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0335444143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0209961741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0159911011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0155678645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0043798143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040785606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016842816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003160703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001780241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001519666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
83.123
Magnitude:
46
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

The entire mandate ends in June -- precisely when its continuing presence is most needed to safeguard the Loya Jirga, or Great Council to be convened as the next step in the process of political rebuilding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.79
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1888031955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0577563304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0175796697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0139243974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0045845674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041427858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003897275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0019362466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019185314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002451149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002360572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.346
Magnitude:
36
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

So here, in a nutshell, is what we have to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.351451803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0268112461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.025486495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0224712916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0130832545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003609409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0031255757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009032196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000449588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000398252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002095742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
39.33
Magnitude:
11
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Joe Biden

First, this international security force must be extended from Kabul to several key sites throughout the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1836220035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0791037281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.013129595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0125322098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024689612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023682329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002621211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.44885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9618E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7907E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.115E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.713
Magnitude:
17
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
40.218
Magnitude:
17
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

It should be expanded to Mazar, Kandahar, and perhaps other cities such as Jalalabad or Gardez. Such an expansion would entail an increase in troop strength from the current 5,000. Some sources say 25,000 troops would be needed, others say the mission could be accomplished with a more modest increase.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.874
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2964964835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0675474876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0118287913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049554928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011776117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004489231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003025277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.42531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9388E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3394E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
91.921
Magnitude:
48
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

I will not presume to venture an opinion on the precise number, I will just say that we should make sure the military planners have as many troops as they deem necessary to do the job right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.916889403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0347226945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0213036765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006237573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017476306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011143649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000601069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002145136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.40051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.39875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.1303E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.352
Magnitude:
37
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

This expansion should not and will not interfere with ongoing U.S. operations against Taliban and al-Quida remnants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.5911052227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3572990187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1734085847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1246392843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0106506843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005577839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.25188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0869E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.348E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.85E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.558
Magnitude:
18
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
32.304
Magnitude:
18
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Currently, the ISAF commander is subordinate in theater to the U.S. commander, and there has been no question of ISAF troops encroaching on American operations. Quite the opposite -- ISAF troops are a force multiplier, and free up American assets that would otherwise have to be used to guard and protect bases at transport hubs such as Bagram.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0654394389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0347568246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0222831528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0120257631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048343802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010164266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005727341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001001577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.02918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.30346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.882
Magnitude:
59
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

Second, the mandate of the international security force must be extended for 2 years. This would provide sufficient time for the creation of an indigenous Afghan army and police force, and insure a smooth transition to the new Afghan government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0789003505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0093347684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058558249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023802691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006932752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004537689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003411266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001242889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4175E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.242E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.504E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
47.017
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
46.652
Magnitude:
39
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

Third, the international security force must be given robust rules of engagement, and all the equipment, airlift, and intelligence necessary to accomplish its mission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.9781950153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1598136849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0180914896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0118321193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061853003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040357383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006217388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001300086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001204759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.31597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.38422E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
76.367
Magnitude:
24
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Let's make no mistake here -- the troops on the ground are not and must not be blue-helmeted peacekeepers. These are, and must be, peacemakers. We need rough, tough, combat-ready forces, with the ability to take names and impose order.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.266
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
11.0212810338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.7254901808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3307281528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1840880723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0867737865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0303759793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.50682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.03696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1934E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
61.125
Magnitude:
40
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.499
Magnitude:
40
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Fourth, the U.S. must be fully engaged as the mission's guarantor of last resort. That does not necessarily mean we have send U.S. troops, although we shouldn't rule it out off the bat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.452
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1595232403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0145176848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094803545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0065862507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006188167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015775189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010553055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002459964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0986E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.628E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3052E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
85.797
Magnitude:
35
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

What it does mean, however, is that we commit ourselves to insuring the mission's success.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0140386779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021674194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014796781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009445709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007872187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003902066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003268872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002076655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.87611E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.15166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.6005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

Maybe we can achieve this goal by providing airlift, intelligence, funding, and diplomatic support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.1590357162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0931925024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0495717104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0097709824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039639912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027745857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005171279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.13972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.8666E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
68.281
Magnitude:
14
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
22.848
Magnitude:
14
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Maybe we also have to provide the promise of troops extraction, air combat assets, and the ultimate ace-in-the-hole of sending the cavalry to the rescue if things get too hot.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
4.482575506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3949064296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.3923712298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1277056523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0606534246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0227274664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012776869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001515694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001010251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.90539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.36303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.095
Magnitude:
30
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

But, one way or another, this is a goal we must achieve -- not merely for the sake of Afghanistan, but for the national security interest of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2189272083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0534837891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0393276656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065282606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010485542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009291379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005185215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.59429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.59656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0516E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
64.95
Magnitude:
30
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
28.881
Magnitude:
30
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

When I go around the country talking about the need for a robust security force, with the U.S. providing the ultimate guarantee of success, I'm often asked whether that's an implicit call for the participation of American ground troops. It is a fair question, but it's putting the cart before the horse.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.09601973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001789222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013050541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011481648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006432636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003572617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002824865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.68492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.5219E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.488E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.238
Magnitude:
53
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

I would prefer it if we could accomplish our mission without deploying a single U.S. soldier.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0625571411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00512755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002922989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020853431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012489136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001096737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003663559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.97962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.5385E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.142E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.134
Magnitude:
17
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

I would prefer it if other nations could do the job without our troops on the ground. And maybe they can.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1478291932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.064219354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0435816648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0403951068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008068566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001869959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001043838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.8228E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.2324E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0334E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.947E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.34
Magnitude:
21
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.4
Gunning-Fog Score
4.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

But my past experience, both in the Balkans and elsewhere, leads me to doubt that this will be possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.6893638987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0219790061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.014163091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0103129547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0076493408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0028703254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000978461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009266565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007338599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002632811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001177987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
82.431
Magnitude:
19
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

First, there aren't a whole lot of countries out there with the military assets -- both human and technological -- necessary to get the job done right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.189856207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1739087747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0586517155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0321386586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0237545813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0159090036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0037633468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004569612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004207783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001902474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.5295E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.103
Magnitude:
27
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

Other countries may be able to provide the bulk of the force, but the presence of even relatively small numbers of American troops can mean the difference between success and failure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3397897352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1170029514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0270867808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107230175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0083546052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024687872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001863557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001059939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.71781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.1236E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
82.143
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Look at our battlefield results in Afghanistan -- the military effectiveness of our Afghan allies has been increased exponentially by the presence very small numbers of U.S. Special Operations Forces.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2548992634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1530291163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0306279282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0305779511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0243808216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005861009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001386478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.06442E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.06927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1553E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2072E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.152
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

These troops not only brought in the heavy artillery, by calling in and targeting airstrikes, they stiffened the spine of the brave, but often young, inexperienced, and poorly trained, Afghan fighters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5907545332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4698218312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0378526922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067719026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0042625266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035527679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004672149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001773502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001091036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.49965E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.51571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
71.729
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.272
Magnitude:
31
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Second, and just as important, is the political side of the equation. Without U.S. boots on the ground, the commitment of other nations often starts to falter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2719826065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.083551486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0737665046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0162444165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0139786483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0063748172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037755148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022706994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.98391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.87906E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.49701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.139
Magnitude:
28
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

As Maj. Gen. McColl, the British commander of ISAF, said to me in Kabul, "Once you Americans pull your troops out of Afghanistan, how long do you think my Parliament will authorize the deployment of British soldiers?" Let me be clear: I'm not advocating any specific deployment of American troops. The specifics of any troop deployment is a decision best left to the President, based on a military assessment of what is needed to get the mission accomplished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2053814009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1228334848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0298349012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0273154641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0184743345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053825264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0029014765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012549225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.94602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.15716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.635
Magnitude:
78
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

My point is merely that we have a mission to accomplish in Afghanistan, and IF the deployment of American troops as part of an international force is deemed necessary, we should certainly step up to the plate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.0319602676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0687947846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0431887107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.026453301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137392766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068536428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000625411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002535574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001559022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.95193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.09482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
70.27
Magnitude:
37
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.216
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

Perhaps we'll be able to continue the status quo -- to have U.S. troops currently serving in Operation Enduring Freedom serve as the de facto back-up squad for ISAF troops.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.5100182034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2978526754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1867410494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1376608619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.059378997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0238068664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011018969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003885971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.40075E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.76748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7521E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.132
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Some voices decry using American troops as "policemen," and urge that peace operations be left to other nations. But every big-city police force needs a SWAT team to handle the real bad characters. Perhaps the U.S. can serve as the SWAT team for an expanded U.N.- mandated security force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.2706301175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.8553355001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3302257508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.072267314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0234219784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0123634265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016554977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.49633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.156E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
71.138
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

But we shouldn't be afraid to have our troops integrated to an international force of peacemakers in Afghanistan. Our experience in the Balkans shows that we can work with our NATO allies, and other countries, to make such forces the instrument of U.S. policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1298430958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0167743565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0166853919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0057142894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026592521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0025545822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.55556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.01019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.81076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.94559E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.37615E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
71.717
Magnitude:
45
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.164
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

And, as a survey of top brass recently released by the "Peace Through Law Education Fund" argues, such operations can be a huge benefit to American military and political objectives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1346756006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0300929765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0285370421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0140400836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032362277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020879757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008545499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002338098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.44975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.35848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.04101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.733
Magnitude:
30
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

Not all of the generals quoted in the report will agree with all of its recommendations, and the survey was undertaken prior to the campaign in Afghanistan. The opinions expressed related to peace operations in general, not to ISAF in particular.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0560336048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172654356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0118075041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012979608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009974711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008636307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007686515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.32439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.1042E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.996E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.372E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.155
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

But I think the most valuable part of the report is the wide selection of direct quotes from some of our most respected military commanders.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.774
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0118560056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049417697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035474968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016910637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007993654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006865956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000618156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005710587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005303074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003370234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003190506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.124
Magnitude:
25
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

I would like to share a few of these observations -- all of them made by American commanders with far more military expertise than I would ever claim to possess.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3009796608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.075456599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073148803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001105772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000369889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002846871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001443026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001258385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.70331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.99707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.2428E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.8
Magnitude:
30
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Taken together, they make what I believe is a convincing case for American leadership on -- and, if necessary, participation in -- a significantly beefed-up international peacemaking force to be deployed at various sites throughout Afghanistan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.6234463304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0741841912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0220633505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0150611915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0145875092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0068658628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020300477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003968863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.08567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.59682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8818E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
69.354
Magnitude:
36
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
24.853
Magnitude:
36
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

On American involvement in multinational peace operations:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.1089247875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1002655714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0194086533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118592747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0100910504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002383215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001822066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013580792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4738E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2101E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.255E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.32
Magnitude:
7
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
31.637
Magnitude:
7
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Gen. James Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0580066582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0384730665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.017142453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032443764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015622631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014788528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002305813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.98959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.2129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.531E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.757E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

Gen Wesley Clark, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (1997-2000).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0303982291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.026564888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0239197398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0221129027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058668978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007201807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001817084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001240092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.20726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.608E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

Maj. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, commander of a NATO multinational brigade in Kosovo, 1999-2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0978715951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0437677867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0119388227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069298912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031367974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010269974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008423498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.38215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.2325E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.047E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.137E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
38.162
Magnitude:
9
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Fogelsong, Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, 1997-1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0533673039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0340708561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.01792806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046871948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0031826276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010617015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009869886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008814851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008589792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001110066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.67864E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
84.329
Magnitude:
18
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, now Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, then CinC of South Com. On unit morale.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0531848753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065529348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037736252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026276752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011685423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004432908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003119685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002552212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.61715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.37375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.97145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.258
Magnitude:
6
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
98
Gunning-Fog Score
2.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Air Force Gen. Joseph Ralston, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0381864462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0363308005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013607512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000521249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003193505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.72555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.14095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4044E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.1153E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.922
Magnitude:
38
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Gen. Montgomery Meigs, commander of NATO's force in Bosnia (SFOR), 1998-1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.9361862205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0469515973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0168682658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0113299619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.009810576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0055775196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001882847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001347948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001203394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000108105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.29295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
53.345
Magnitude:
44
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.509
Magnitude:
44
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Gen. Jones, Lt. Gen. Fogelsong, & Adm. Dennis Blair say the same thing for Marines, Air Force, and Navy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4476783331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0466381491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0290269876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0127696447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045465065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017821278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011004384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.00154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3446E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.038E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.999E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
50.009
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.758
Magnitude:
55
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
5.8
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

Gen. Tommy Franks, CinC of CentCom, now commander of the U.S. campaign in Afghanistan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

On unit readiness and military training.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

Gen. Meigs -- The type of training that isn't available during peace operations is brigade and division level training, but Gen. Ralston notes that this large-scale training is given to troops on a relatively infrequent basis -- typically only once every year and a half. He notes that when troops who have served in peace operations are put back in the regular training cycle, they have no troubling picking up where they left off.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.488
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

The words of these American soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines say it far better than I can. The military and strategic objectives of the United States are often best served by American troops participating in multinational peace operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

I am not saying we should send U.S. soldiers on such missions merely for their training or diplomatic value. I AM saying that we should recognize the pro's as well as the con's of U.S. involvement in peace operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

Yes, there are dangers -- as President Bush has said, the war against terror will be long, and there will be casualties in the months and years ahead. But the dangers of abdication of our responsibilities is far greater than the dangers of leadership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.914
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

We must stay the course in Afghanistan -- the whole world is watching. Friends and enemies alike want to know whether we'll follow through in Afghanistan, and if we fail to follow through here, how can we ever convince them that we'll follow through in Yemen, the Philippines, or Indonesia -- let alone in Iraq.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

But that is the topic for another day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1