The country is looking for leadership from President Obama, says Army veteran Brian McGough.

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If so,why am I risking my life for this mission if we are not there to win it?" But more troops alone will not secure Afghanistan,says retired Staff Sergeant Brian McGough.

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His nonsense verse came ranked above John Hegley's Malcolm and Roger McGough's Cake.

BBC: Top poetry is complete nonsense

Fellow Merseysider, Roger McGough, 66, received the CBE for his poetry which first came to attention in the late 1960s.

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About the guest blogger: Heather McGough is Founder of Urbanity Events.

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