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Originally Posted by Tbugs
Klassen - Don't you realize that the Taliban, the ulta-orthodox Islamics, who now hate the US are the same ones that the Carter and Reagan administrations gave guns, food, and aid to when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. It was also reported that bin Laden was the recepient of some of that aid. They were called "freedom fighters" or mujahideen at that time.
It was the USA's position at that time that the Soviets were wrong in invading Afghanistan - and now the USA has about 100,000 soldiers there.
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Tbug As to this issue you and I agree. I never liked the idea of American boots on the ground in Afghanistan, especially after witnessing the Soviet Union just about go bankrupt there.
I did believe we needed to engage them such as ith Drones, CIA operatives, etc. These Middle East countries are all tribal and as such it creates a very complex dynamic.
However we did a build up over a ten year period and now we must be cautious as how we disengage. Succintly stated if my word is my bond then how do other countries now view America's word?