Enough. Enough. Enough enough FUCKING ENOUGH.

[hopemountain]

70. <10k soldiers IS

a far cry from a full military presence. it is more like a hand on the shoulder of the afghani people. bvar, "evidence"? graphs, numbers, etc.? my evidence comes from knowing & understanding something about the history, culture and people of afghanistan along with first hand stories and reports from returning vets.

the afghanistan wars have a unique history of their own. they are a tribal people who have been thrust into a global perspective. situations are constantly changing and there is not one scrap of evidence that supports any specific or exact guaranteed acts and/or outcomes. as outsiders, we can really only hope and provide limited respectful support when requested. the afghans will find their way - hopefully to the betterment of the people and no matter what or how. at this time it seems if we walk away, now, we would be mean spirited by turning our backs on the people of afghanistan who want & deserve to live their lives without the constant threat of terror.

it seems a continued limited presence at this time goes a far way to keeping things from boiling over to more detriment of the innocent and their sovereignty.