We should have learned from history. Since the 1800’s the English tried unsuccessfully to occupy Afghanistan three different times, the French and Russians once each, and now our long and expensive attempt costing incredible blood and treasure.
Afghanistan has been returned to harsh, brutal Islamic rule. As one Taliban commander once said, Our invaders always have more weapons and money but they always forget—we have more time.
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Politicians are like diapers--they should be changed frequently, and for the same reason.
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