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Originally Posted by bailaviborita
I just got back and pretty much agree with both commentaries. Although I would add I don't think we should take the gloves off as much as just leave. I don't think what we are doing there is improving American national security interests- in fact, we're probably hurting our interests by continuing to waste money better invested internally.
I think the Afghans can handle what they need to handle, I think we're building American systems that won't last when we leave, and I don't think AQ will come back if we leave...
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I agree...you cannot 'teach' a form of democratic Govt. to a people with no traditions of the same to build upon. It goes against their traditions, history and more importantly experience.
I'd leave with a basic warning to Karzai...."Good luck, we've done what we can, hope it works out....and, btw, if you harbor terrs that target us we will come back and kill everyone because we realize you've decided to side with our enemies"
That they understand.