Michael Moore: Obama Afghan surge tops Soviets'

Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore criticized President Barack Obama's decision to send additional troops to Afghanistan, saying it would top the Soviet escalation of the conflict there in the 1980s.

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan ultimately resulted in the country's forces retreating after fighting for nearly ten years.

Moore said on Twitter:

Did candidate Obama promise 2 have more troops in Afghanistan than the Soviets did during their occupation? Well, he's topped them now. Sad.

Many in the Democratic base, including Moore have criticized Obama for adding more troops. They say the president should order a military withdrawal as soon as possible.