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Rex

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4. I am disappointed we are still there with no apparent exit strategy or goals.

Reply to rug (Reply #2)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 10:20 PM

Jun 2016

At least we left Vietnam when it became obvious we are not going to ever bring about 'hope and change'. We seem to have gone backwards and are more apathetic then ever imo.

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U.S. widens war in Afghanistan, authorizes new action against Taliban [View all] rug Jun 2016 OP

I wonder what century Afghanistan will find peace in their nation. Rex Jun 2016 #1

Doesn't look good for this century. rug Jun 2016 #2

MIC $$$$$$'s. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2016 #3

I am disappointed we are still there with no apparent exit strategy or goals. Rex Jun 2016 #4

I remember when the Afghanistan surge was announced in 2009. rug Jun 2016 #5

John McCain was right. HassleCat Jun 2016 #6