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5. I remember when the Afghanistan surge was announced in 2009.

Reply to Rex (Reply #4)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 09:28 PM

Jun 2016

We were outside West Point protesting it as it was announced.

Almost seven years later and now another "change of tactics".

It's getting old - and obscene.

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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