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Lovie777

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9. 21,600 departed from Afghan on Tuesday . . .

Reply to bluedevil4 (Original post)

Tue Aug 24, 2021, 07:31 AM

Aug 2021

Since August 14, 2021, over 50,000 have been successfully airlifted. Critics will continue with the bullshit, but alas, this evacuation process will be studied and used as a template for many years to come.

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Should Presiden Biden extend [View all] bluedevil4 Aug 2021 OP

Such a complicated situation. I don't really know enough about what's going on to have an opinion Walleye Aug 2021 #1

Only if he can get Taliban agreement. The airport is indefensible. Klaralven Aug 2021 #2

and the Taliban are not trustable....... Throck Aug 2021 #4

One step at a time Sgent Aug 2021 #6

Rwanda happened in a very short time. Throck Aug 2021 #7

What will it take to get US citizens and refugees completely out? Throck Aug 2021 #3

Yes, with help from allies. gab13by13 Aug 2021 #5

Keep moving 10K a day and we should be good to go Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #8

There may be a significant number of dual passport holders Klaralven Aug 2021 #10

21,600 departed from Afghan on Tuesday . . . Lovie777 Aug 2021 #9

Well that's one way of looking at it. CentralMass Aug 2021 #11

Why would I have an opinion when I do t have access to any intelligence on the issue. Piratedog Aug 2021 #12

Depends. moondust Aug 2021 #13

If the Taliban won't let him evacuate Afghans, then it shouldn't be necessary. egduj Aug 2021 #14