So, now we know Obama’s big plan for pulling American troops out of Afghanistan, but it hasn’t exactly been well received. This week’s “Left, Right & Center” panel — featuring Tony Blankley, Matt Miller, Robert Scheer and Chrystia Freeland — offers no exception to the naysaying.

Also up for discussion: Hopes for a bipartisan deal on the deficit were dashed Thursday, and more bad news from the Fed. Take it away, folks. –KA

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