WASHINGTON — President Obama said on Wednesday that he would leave 8,400 American troops in Afghanistan until the end of his term, further slowing the drawdown in a 14-year war that Mr. Obama had pledged to end but now seems likely to grind on indefinitely. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Proof there is no difference between the two parties.
It is a pity Obama so utterly wasted the situation he inherited.
It is a pity Obama so utterly wasted the situation he inherited.
Not sure what "wasted the situation" means.
It could mean that he smoked a joint while the situation was unfolding. LOL.
Not sure what "wasted the situation" means.
WASHINGTON — President Obama said on Wednesday that he would leave 8,400 American troops in Afghanistan until the end of his term, further slowing the drawdown in a 14-year war that Mr. Obama had pledged to end but now seems likely to grind on indefinitely. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Proof there is no difference between the two parties.
I'm very glad he's agreed to the slowdown which will preserve the situation for the next President to try and reverse the damage.
When did Afghanistan become a US territory? What's that occupation supposed to accomplish?
Why would that matter at all? Its also laughable to call an 8,000 strong presence an occupation. We're there at the invitation of the Afghan government with the goal of rolling back the Islamist tide that threatens the people of Afghanistan and the rest of the international community. Further it serves our strategic interests by implanting a US ally with basing rights in the heart of Central Asia. This fulfills both primary prongs of our imperial mission: liberalizing conflict & hard strategic advantages.
What you call it if 8400 Russian troops were in the US?
If they were there with our permission I would call them our allies. Further, unless you've forgotten, ISAF has a UNSC mandate.
Under what circumstances in any historical period would foreign troops killing the people of the country be considered an ally?
Innumerable circumstances, for example when those foreign troops are helping to put down an insurgency. I mean are you being serious? I feel like there are some books you might like to review before continuing this conversation.
When did Afghanistan become a US territory? What's that occupation supposed to accomplish?
I am not interested in ad hominem attacks. If you have nothing else to say, we're done.
You'll have to ask Obama that question. It appears to be his troop reduction slowdown.
Obama has been rapidly deteriorating in mental stability it would seem the closer Hillary got to power over these past few weeks.
Not sure what "wasted the situation" means.
WASHINGTON — President Obama said on Wednesday that he would leave 8,400 American troops in Afghanistan until the end of his term, further slowing the drawdown in a 14-year war that Mr. Obama had pledged to end but now seems likely to grind on indefinitely. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Proof there is no difference between the two parties.
Good. Last thing we need is to have to go back into Afghanistan a couple years down the road. Best to make sure the job's done
One must approach this logically. In 2002, the Taliban controlled Afghanistan and annual Opium production was 272 tons that year. The Taliban discouraged Opium production. The USA has been in charge/control since 2003 and Opium production has increased to 11,000 tons per year or 40 times as much Opium is now produced under USA tutelage. Heroin is made from Opium. The USA says the Taliban is the Opium dealing agent, but the USA has been in charge since 2003, ergo someone is lying. Now the CIA controls many of the forces in Afghanistan and the CIA has a Congressionally documented history of dealing drugs to create autonomous, self funding operations. This was revealed during Iran Contra hearings with Oliver North's testimony. Perhaps the truth could be that the Opium economy would be threatened if the USA pulls out. After all, it has been our occupation of Afghanistan that is coincident with the booming Opium trade. While this trade was developing, the USA/AMA (American Medical Association) OKs the use of Opiates for pain killer therapy. This had always been discouraged in the past because of the addictive nature of Opiates. Perhaps Big Pharma at the CORPORATE level has rented enough politicians to expand its' business in this manner. Perhaps if we remove our troops the Taliban will get Opium production back to the 272 ton per year level and that could hurt Big CORPORATE, or not? There are many natural resources in Afghanistan and if you don't control the ground, you won't get the Natural Resources. You understand, I'm sure, like our Oil under that Iraqi and Libyan and Syrian sand. Don't forget the pipelines while you have the old cerebellum in high gear. This couldn't be more Imperialism and resource acquisition for USA Big Corporate, or could it?
WASHINGTON — President Obama said on Wednesday that he would leave 8,400 American troops in Afghanistan until the end of his term, further slowing the drawdown in a 14-year war that Mr. Obama had pledged to end but now seems likely to grind on indefinitely. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Proof there is no difference between the two parties.
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