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2012-08-26 Afghanistan

We can build a durable peace in Afghanistan

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Posted by Pappy 2012-08-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 We can flap our arms and fly.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2012-08-26 00:59|| 2012-08-26 00:59|| Front Page Top

#2 Most Americans do not get to see Afghans commitment to their country or the improving security that has emerged from our fight together. But I do. And I am confident that....

Translation: Listen to me and my damage control article you stupid Americans.

Posted by Besoeker 2012-08-26 01:49|| 2012-08-26 01:49|| Front Page Top

#3 18 months after we depart, it will be as if we were never there, except in the memories of those who lost a loved one fighting for or against the Western forces.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2012-08-26 07:13|| 2012-08-26 07:13|| Front Page Top

#4 How many trident submarines would it take to achieve this goal?

Posted by Squinty Groluck1789 2012-08-26 10:45|| 2012-08-26 10:45|| Front Page Top

#5 AFAICT, there are only 2 ways to secure a durable Afghan peace: (1) make it a desert, Roman style or (2) occupy with several hundred thousand legionaries for 50-80 years, and run the government & schools to reshape a culture of barbarians, which ain't going to happen.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2012-08-26 17:01|| 2012-08-26 17:01|| Front Page Top

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